Functional Foods

Question 1

Spreading Fats

Answer 1

Poractiv Margerine

Fats can contain plant sterol esters which can lower blood cholesterol levels

Question 2

Dairy drinks

Answer 2

Actimel drink + Kefir Drink

Probiotic - food with beneficial live culture which encourage healthy gut

Question 3

Cereals and grains

Answer 3

Mineral and Vitamin fortification is used in breakfast cereal
Bread with linseed to help women with menopause

Question 4

Drinks

Answer 4

Kombucha
Some are fortified with antioxidant vitamins
Orange juice
Added calcium provides calcium to lactose intolerant people

Question 5

What are functional foods?

Answer 5

Foods that contain ingredients that have health promoting properties and are over and above nutritional value
They are marketed as having special health effects

Question 6

Advantages to functional foods?

Answer 6

Improve health eg lower cholesterol and are convenient way to bring about health benefits quicker

Question 7

Disadvantages of functional foods?

Answer 7

Expensive, not good for people who are on a budget
You have to eat a reasonable amount to actually have the health benefits
Consumers can over rely on said products and not take any further actions to improve their health