Scope of conventional and functional foods in the U.S.A.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2007
Abstract
The U.S.A. has one of the safest food systems and best health care in the world. People are living longer than ever before. Life expectancy averages 75 and 78.5 years for males and females, respectively. However, these long-living individuals are susceptible to debilitating chronic and long-term illnesses such as vision impairment, diabetes blindness, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, Parkinson’s, Alzhei- mer’s, and cancer. There are few effective treatments and no real cures, and health care costs for these diseases are rising. At the same time, most Americans under- stand the link between diet and health. Individuals seeking cost-effective and improved health status also understand that choosing a good diet and using dietary supplements are two of the most important achievable options. The majority of these individuals are turning to some special types of food.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Anti-Angiogenic Functional and Medicinal Foods
First Page
1
Last Page
32
Recommended Citation
Losso, J. (2007). Scope of conventional and functional foods in the U.S.A.. Anti-Angiogenic Functional and Medicinal Foods, 1-32. Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/nutrition_pubs/305