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FDNS 4600/6600Functional Foods
International Food Information Council** http://www.foodinsight.org/Content/3842/Final%20Functional%20Foods%20Backgrounder.pdf and IFIC functional foods chart http://www.foodinsight.org/Content/6/FINAL-IFIC-Fndtn-Functional-Foods-Backgrounder-with-Tips-and-changes-03-11-09.pdf Position of the American Dietetic Association: functional foods** http://www.eatright.org/About/Content.aspx?id=8354 click the “PDF” or use www.libs.uga.edu
Study Questions1. Define functional foods (FF)?2. Define phytochemicals and give examples.3. Define nutraceuticals and give examples.4. What are some categories of FF?5. Know regulations that govern FF.6. What types of research are best for documenting the health benefits
of FF?7. For NLEA claims, know amount of the food or nutrient needed for
a label claim?8. Concerns when food companies propose health claims?
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We think “functional foods” are healthy because they have
“phytochemicals”• Biologically active, naturally existing
plant chemicals that act as natural defense systems in plants and show potential for reducing risk of human diseases
• Provide color, aroma, and flavor
Scalbert 2000
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Phytochemicals• Content depends on plant species
and cultivar, ripeness, light, temperature, moisture, soil, stress, processing, storage time and conditions, preparation method
• Bioavailability: what chemical form is absorbed, how much, target organs
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Phytochemicals – Complicated!
Carotenoids Phenolics Alkaloids Nitrogen containing compounds
Organosulfur compounds
IsothiocyanatesIndoles
Allylic sulfurcompounds
α-Caroteneβ-Carotene
β-CryptoxanthinLutein
ZeaxanthinAstaxanthinLycopene
Phenolic Acids Flavonoids Stilbenes Coumarins Tannins
Hydroxy-benzoic
acids
Hydroxy-cinnamic
acids
Flavonols Flavones Flavanols Flavanones Anthocyanidins Isoflavonoids
quercetinkaempferolmyricetingalangin
fisetingallicvanillic
apigeninchrysinluteolin
catechinEC
EGCgallateEGCG
cyanidinpelargonidindelphinidinpeonidinmalvidin
genisteindaidzeinglycetin
eriodictyolhesperitinnaringenin
caffeicferulic Liu 2004
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Polyphenols = Example• ~2,000 to 5,000 types• May act synergistically (work tgoetehr to produce
an outcome)• Might chelate iron (+ or – benefits)• Not easily absorbed; modified by gut microflora
and enzymes; various sugars: – Aglycone (without the sugar)– Glycosylated (with the sugar molecule)
• Intake ~ 200 mg to 1 gram daily
Ou 2002, Liu 2004, Scalbert 2000, Scalbert 2005, Wenzel 2000
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How to study so many phyto-
chemicals??
Russo, 2007
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How do phytochemicals keep us healthy?
• “Antioxidant” – protects many molecules from reactive chemicals
• So many, many other mechanisms:– Cell cycles, enzymes, genes
Russo, 2007
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Antioxidant Capacity often measured and reported on labels as “Oxygen
Radical Absorbance Capacity Assay” (ORAC)• Compares food, mixture, or
phytochemical’s ability to quench the “peroxyl” radical
• Comparison molecule is Trolox (water soluble vitamin E analog)
• Why might this be misleading? Hints:– Other radicals, phytochemicals changed with
food processing or metabolism in the body Huang 2005
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Too much of a good thing?• Potential for overdose of phytochemicals as
supplements– ATBC and CARET trials
• “Synergy hypothesis”– Different antioxidants worktogether to regenerate one another; if only “one” then may be imbalanced– Other compounds in foodsmay be responsible for their beneficial health effects
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Functional Foods• Foods with health benefits beyond “basic nutrition”• Legal definition? US=No. Japan=Yes.• In US, we use the labeling regulations to help consumers
identify foods with health benefits• Perception > Science • Example: Salt fortified with iodine• Natural or fortified or processed . . .• From biotechnology OK • Animal and plant foods
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Functional Foods - IFIC
• Demand is high• Scientific proof needed• Many types of health-related claims• Nutrigenomics or “personalized nutrition”
– Tailor diet recommendations to person’s genetics– Requires more research (physiological, behavioral)
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Functional Foods – IFIC - Table
• Know “class”, “source” and “potential benefit”• ALA alpha-linolenic acid, essential fatty acid, 0.6 to 1.2% of energy (2.7 g/2000 kcal)• Eat wide variety of foods to get most benefits• How could you use this list as a health professional?• Anything you think should:
– NOT be on this list??– Is MISSING from this list??
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http://www.foodinsight.org/Content/3842/Final%20Functional%20Foods%20Backgrounder.pdf and IFIC functional foods chart http://www.foodinsight.org/Content/6/FINAL-IFIC-Fndtn-Functional-Foods-Backgrounder-with-Tips-and-changes-03-11-09.pdf
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http://www.foodinsight.org/Content/3842/Final%20Functional%20Foods%20Backgrounder.pdf and IFIC functional foods chart http://www.foodinsight.org/Content/6/FINAL-IFIC-Fndtn-Functional-Foods-Backgrounder-with-Tips-and-changes-03-11-09.pdf
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http://www.foodinsight.org/Content/3842/Final%20Functional%20Foods%20Backgrounder.pdf and IFIC functional foods chart http://www.foodinsight.org/Content/6/FINAL-IFIC-Fndtn-Functional-Foods-Backgrounder-with-Tips-and-changes-03-11-09.pdf
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http://www.foodinsight.org/Content/3842/Final%20Functional%20Foods%20Backgrounder.pdf and IFIC functional foods chart http://www.foodinsight.org/Content/6/FINAL-IFIC-Fndtn-Functional-Foods-Backgrounder-with-Tips-and-changes-03-11-09.pdf
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Functional Foods American Dietetic
Association http://www.eatright.org/About/Content.aspx?id=8354 • FF have “physiologically active components”• Focus on whole foods, fortified, enriched, or
enhanced foods, as part of a varied diet• Need more research to define health benefits• Health claims should be based on the
SCIENCE
ADA
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Functional Foods - why Growing?• Consumers want to control their health• More aged, ethnic• High health care costs• Competitive food market, small profit margins• Advances in technology• Changes in regulations• Evidence-based science about food and health
ADA
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Definitions of Functional Foods
• ADA: provide “additional” health benefits, prefers FF refer to foods and not supplements
• US: no government, yes industry• Canada: yes (and defines “nutraceuticals”)• Europe: beyond adequate nutritional effects• Japan: yes, “Foods for Specified Health Use”
ADA
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+ many other FV
med. supervised
retail sales
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Functional Foods: Research• Many types of research studies:
– In vitro, cells, animals, laboratory studies – Epidemiologic studies– Clinical trials
• Size = small, medium, large• Design = poor, OK, excellent quality• With or without control groups• Best is RCT, randomized control trial
– Need consistent reporting standards (pg 743 – what does this encompass?– Meta analyses combine results of many studies
• Ultimately, should study in people in several RCT and then meta-analyses
ADA
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Functional Foods - how Regulated?
• Conventional food, additive, supplement, drug, medical food, or food for special dietary use (confusing!)
• 3 health claim categories:– Nutrient content claims– Structure/function claims– Health claims – most active area and science-based
• If you were in charge of making a health claim about a particular food, what would you want to know? What kind of research studies would you want to see?
ADA
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Start here to understand!
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ADA, figure 3
Figure 3. Health claims from NLEA, FDA reviews
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Qualified Health Claim (weakest!)
ADA, figure 4
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Qualified Health Claim - Grades
ADA, figure 5
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Qualified Health Claim - Grades
ADA, figure 5
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Functional Foods• Food and nutrition professionals – what do you
think is most important?– Stay informed– MNT client education– Consumer education– Corporate consulting– Research– Government policy
ADA
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How to find the scientific research that documents a
media report??• From your friend at Jittery Joes:
– “Fighting Diabetes with Lots of Espresso” http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/22/health/22risk.html
– Pubmed, type key word • What words??
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How to find scientific
information about specific
functional foods?
Pubmed is your friend!
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“Super Fruits” perception > science
• Name some: • Find “super fruits” in Pubmed?• Compare price of conventional fruits and
vegetables with “super fruits” at grocery store
• What fruits and vegetables protect against cancer and heart disease over the long-term?
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• Native to the Middle East– Grown in CA, AZ
• Popular additive and juice– POM Wonderful
• Pubmed?• May have health benefits, e.g., cancer
– Adhami VM, Khan N, Mukhtar H. Cancer chemoprevention by pomegranate: laboratory and clinical evidence. Nutr Cancer. 2009;61(6):811-5. Review, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2989797/?tool=pubmed
Pomegranate
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Acai• Range of possible health benefits, e.g.,
pain and range of motion:
• Pubmed: Jensen GS, Ager DM, Redman KA, Mitzner MA, Benson KF, Schauss AG. Pain reduction and improvement in range of motion after daily consumption of an açai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) pulp-fortified polyphenolic-rich fruit and berry juice blend. J Med Food. 2011 Jul-Aug;14(7-8):702-11. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3133683/?tool=pubmed
• Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/acai/AN01836
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Practice using Pubmed . . .
•Gogi Berry•Noni Berry•Mangosteen•Nuts and spices•Chocolate•Others
http://shannonblackdiamond.webs.com/monavie_fruits.jpg
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Reliable Information Sources• American Institute for Cancer Research
– http://www.aicr.org• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
– http://www.cdc.gov• National Institutes of Health
– http://nih.gov • National Cancer Institute
– http://cancer.gov• American Heart Association
– http://www.americanheart.org• Phytochemical Database
– http://www.pl.barc.usda.gov/home.cfm
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Take-Home Messages• Phytochemicals in food
have health benefits• Caution with
supplements• Encourage fruit and
vegetable consumption• “Functional foods” is? http://dietmotion.com/images/functional-food.jpg