Nutrition Functional Foods And Dietary Supplements Flashcards
What are Phytochemicals?
Phytochemicals are plant chemicals responsible for the health-promoting properties of many functional foods.
What is a Functional Food?
A functional food is considered to be a food that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition.
What are the benefits of Plant Foods?
Consumption of plant food containing multiple antioxidants is strongly associated with health benefits. Scientific evidence strongly supports eating at least five servings of fruit and vegetables daily and emphasizing whole grains.
What are federal govt review for?
The federal government reviews the safety of new additives before they can be used in foods sold on the market.
What is the Delaney Clause
The Delaney Clause is a controversial food law that prohibits the approval of an additive if it has been found to cause cancer in humans or laboratory animals, even if massive doses are required to produce the disease.
What are Dietary Supplements?
Dietary supplements encompass vitamins, mineral, herbal products, amino acids, glandular extracts, enzymes, and many other products.
Vitamin and mineral supplements
Vitamin and mineral supplements may be warranted in certain circumstances, although the preferred mode of obtaining adequate nutrition is through foods.
What is Megadose vitamin or mineral therapy?
Megadose vitamin or mineral therapy has not been proved effective in the treatment of cancer, colds, or heart disease. Moreover, such megadose act more like drugs than nutrients in the body and should be approached with caution.
What is Herbal Medicine?
Herbal medicine is a traditional form of healing in many cultures. Some herbal medicines have shown enough promise to warrant large-scale clinical studies involving supplements. However, herbal products can have side effects and can interfere with prescription medications.
How are dietary supplements regulated?
Dietary supplements are regulated according to the provisions of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. Unlike drugs and additives, dietary supplements do not need per market approval.
What do health claims for Dietary Supplement a contain?
Claims for dietary supplements can include health claims, structure/function claims, and nutrient content claims.
What must dietary supplements contain?
Dietary supplements must have a supplement facts panel on the label.
What should dietary supplement consumers do?
Consumers should carefully evaluate claims and evidence for dietary supplements and consult their physician before taking a supplement.
What are complementary and alternative medicine(CAM)?
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) comprises practices outside the medical mainstream that are becoming increasingly popular. CAM includes a broad range of therapies, many of which include nutrition. People seeks them for a variety of reasons, including environmental concerns and fear of aging.
