Part #4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a functional food?
A
A food that is demonstrated to have physiological benefits and or reduce the risk of chronic disease beyond basic nutritional functions. Such as they contain health promoting bioactive compounds.
2
Q
What are bioactive compounds?
A
Are the naturally occurring chemical compounds contained in or derived from a plant animal or marine sources that exert the desired health/wellness benefit
3
Q
What is a nutraceutical?
A
A product isolated or purified from foods that is generally sold in medicinal forms not usually associated with foods.
