FDNS 4600 1st Edition Lecture 28Outline of Past Lecture I. Sales of Organic FoodII. Geographic Distribution of Certified Organic ProducersIII. Pesticide residues detectedIV. Organic Food à ¯ non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (1 study)V. Nutrition-related health benefits?Outline of Current LectureI. Functional FoodsII. Categories of Foods Marketed as Functional in US?III. PhytochemicalsIV. For ExamCurrent LectureI. Functional Foodsa. Foods with health benefits beyond “basic nutrition”b. Know the definitions of functional foods for essay question on test. Also know if the organization is government or consumer.c. Example: salt fortified with iodineII. Categories of Foods Marketed as Functional in US?a. Conventional foods- foods with no added nutrientsb. Modified foods- butter with omega-3 fatty acidsc. Food ingredients, natural, or synthetic- sugars in apple juiced. Remember qualified claims mean they do not have enough scientific evidence to make a complete health claimIII. Phytochemicalsa. Provide color, aroma, and flavor (and texture, e.g., fiber)b. Content depends on species, cultivar, ripeness, light, temperature, moisture, soil,stress, processing, storage time and conditions, preparation methodsc. Bioavailability: absorption and distribution in the body depends on chemical form (glycone vs aglycone)d. Biologically active natural plant chemicals These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.i. Natural defense systems in plantsii. Some may reduce risk of human diseases1. Antioxidants, influence genes, enzymes, cell cyclese. Examples: Carotenoids, phenolics, alkaloids, nitrogen containing compounds, organosulfur compoundsf. Polyphenols as one categoryi. It may or may not be good for you because iron is necessary in everyday diet. IV. For Exama. Flavanols- catechins, epicatechins, epigallocatechin i. Source1. Tea, cocoa, chocolate, apples, grapesii. Potential Benefit 1. Supports maintenance of heart healthb. Phenolic Acids- Caffeic acid, Ferulic acidi. Source- 1. Apples, pears, citrus, fruits, some vegetables, whole grains, coffeeii. Potential Benefit1. Bolsters cellular antioxidant defenses; supports maintenance of eye and heart healthc. Plant Stanols/sterols- Free Stanols/sterols/stanol/sterol estersi. Source1. Corn, soy, wheat, fortified foods and beverages, supplements, table spreadsii. Potential Benefit1. May reduce risk of
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