Discuss functional foods and their benefits, and give some examples
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Answers will vary, but should include some of the following concepts:
Functional foods are foods said to improve some aspect of physical or mental functioning beyond the contribution of their specific nutrients. They are also called nutraceuticals. Examples of functional foods included whole foods, such as broccoli and nuts, and modified foods, such as an energy bar said to enhance memory or probiotic foods such as yogurt. Plant flavonoids found in dark chocolate improve several risk factors for heart disease. Antioxidants found in many foods combat free radicals and oxidative damage in cells.
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