Lesson 5 Functional Foods Flashcards
1
Q
What are functional foods?
A
Functional foods provide health benefits beyond essential nutrients and energy. They have health-promoting and disease-preventing properties.
2
Q
What can functional foods provide?
A
Functional foods can help protect the body against toxins and prevent cell damage. They are used to fight disease and combat early aging.
3
Q
What are antioxidants?
A
These powerful compounds can help protect against free-radical damage,
4
Q
What are free radicals?
A
Free radicals are highly reactive molecules capable of damaging cells and tissue.
