Do functional components in foods have a role in helping to solve current health issues?
Functional foods and ingredients that are safe and efficacious have the potential for a positive impact on health. Current regulations in the United States governing claims about foods and dietary supplements, including functional foods and ingredients, are briefly reviewed. Research and communications challenges necessary to bring such products to the market are discussed.
Dwyer
Johanna T
JT
Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892-7517, USA. dwyerj1@od.nih.gov
D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D007881:Legislation, Food / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D040541:Marketing / Q000639:trends; D009844:Oligosaccharides / Q000502:physiology; D019936:Probiotics / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000592:standards / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014481:United States
D009844:Oligosaccharides