[New concepts in nutrition: considerations on the connection diet-health].
The physiological effects of several foods are discussed as possible factors reducing the risk of degenerative diseases as cardiovascular and some cancers. The new emmerging concept of functional foods is presented with examples as the phytoestrogens of soya beans. The importance of consuming olive oil is emphatic, but with criticism to the lost of physiological bioactive material during the normal extractions of the olive oil and the refinement. So, much attention is needed. The way to obtain much of these bioactive protectors foods is summarized.
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Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas da Universidade de São Paulo.
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000517:prevention & control; D004032:Diet / Q000592:standards*; D005502:Food / Q000592:standards*; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D019301:Oleic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000069463:Olive Oil; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000517:prevention & control; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013025:Glycine max
D000069463:Olive Oil; D010938:Plant Oils; D019301:Oleic Acid
Novos conceitos em nutrição. Reflexões a respeito do elo dieta e saúde.