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ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869, CODEN: IJARPF

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Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part D (2020)

A systematic review on functional foods- the food of 21st century

A systematic review on functional foods- the food of 21st century

Author(s)
Manisha Sharma and Manisha Dutta
Abstract
The present study the present study aims to investigate all about functional foods, genesis, definitions and meanings, health implications, therapeutic benefits, and food products developed from functional foods. Functional foods can be considered to be those whole, fortified, enriched or enhanced foods that provide health benefits beyond the provision of essential nutrients (e.g., vitamins and minerals), when they are consumed at efficacious levels as part of a varied diet on a regular basis. Linking the consumption of functional foods or food ingredients with health claims should be based on sound scientific evidence, with the “gold standard” being replicated, randomized, placebo-controlled, intervention trials in human subjects. However, not all foods on the market today that are claimed to be functional foods are supported by enough solid data to merit such claims. This review categorizes a variety of functional foods according to the type of evidence supporting their functionality, the strength of that evidence and the recommended intakes. Functional foods represent one of the most intensively investigated and widely promoted areas in the food and nutrition sciences today. However, it must be emphasized that these foods and ingredients are not magic bullets or panaceas for poor health habits. Diet is only one aspect of a comprehensive approach to good health.
Pages: 247-256  |  626 Views  54 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Manisha Sharma, Manisha Dutta. A systematic review on functional foods- the food of 21st century. Int J Appl Res 2020;6(2):247-256.
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