Keywords
FS210
How to Cite
Ford, Amanda L., and Wendy J. Dahl. 2012. “Functional Foods: FSHN12-17/FS210, 11/2012”. EDIS 2012 (12). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fs210-2012.
Abstract
A functional food is commonly defined as a food that provides benefits beyond the basic nutrition provided by that food. The additional benefit is due to a component in the food item that offers physical or biological benefits. As functional foods become increasingly popular in the U.S., it is important to be an informed shopper. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Amanda L. Ford and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, November 2012.