provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition

Give examples of functional foods and their benefits

1. oatmeal=reduces blood cholesterol
2. Green/black tea=reduces risk of certain types of cancer
3. Fatty fish=reduces risk of heart disease
4. Garlic=reduces risk of cancer and heart disease
5. whole grain products=reduces risk of cancer and heart disease
6. Grape juice=improve cardiovascular health

1. carotenoids
2. flavonoids
3. indoles
4. phytoestrogens

1. What are the health benefits of carotenoids?
2. what foods are they found in?

1. reduce the risk of certain cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and age-related eye diseases
2. they are found in YELLOW-ORANGE colored plants and in fish and birds

protect against cancer abd cardiovascular diseases

they are found in blue, red, yellow vegetables and fruits, wine, grape juice, and chocolate and tea

 what are the health benefits of indoles and what types of foods are they found in?

1. They stimulate the activity of enzymes that detoxify carcinogens and inactivate estrogens
2. they are found in circiferous vegetables; garlic, onion, leeks, and shallots

what are the health benefits of phytochemicals and the foodsthey are found in?

help with blocking estrogen receptors, may protect against cartain cancers (breast cancer) and osteoporosis

they can be found in soybeans, flaxseed, and barley

1. eat more fruits and vegetables
2. choose fruits and vegetables with every color of the rainbow
3. choose whole-grains, plant protein such as beans, peas, and nuts

any product intended for digestion as a supplement to the diet

what are the categories of supplements?

1. Macronutrient 
2. substances
3. phytochemical
4. herbal

what are the macronutrient supplements?

How are supplements labeled?

• they need to include the word "dietary supplements"
• recommended size
• name and quantity of each ingredient perserving

How are supplements regulated?

• not regulated as strictly as drugs
• manufactures are responsible for products safety
• does not require FDA review

pro: they are popular among athletes and dieters

cons: they lack scientific evidence to prove their effectiveness

What are the pros and cons of fatty acids?

Pros: Omega-3 fatty acids, have been proven to protect against heart diseases

cons: supplements may not contain large enough dose