Food Science Exam 1

Food and Health

Functional Food

foods that by virtue of physiologically active food components, provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition

Conventional Foods

foods consumed as part of a usual diet, and is demonstrated to have physiological benefits and/or reduce risk of chronic disease beyond basic nutritional food

Whole/fortified/enriched/enhanced foods

Foods that have beneficial effects on health when consumed as part of a varied diet on a regular basis at effective levels

• benefits within the food are there naturally or have been intentionally added

Nutrient-Dense

Foods that provide vitamins/minerals/other health-promoting components and have little sugar, saturated fat, and sodium

Examples: Vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy, lean meat, etc…