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black cohosh
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reduce postmenopausal symptoms
-can decrease blood pressure -nausea |
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echinacea
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may stimulate immune system
-nausea -skin irritation -allergic reaction |
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ginkgo biloba
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increased circulation to brain and lower extremities
-GI upset -reduced blood clotting |
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St. John's Wart
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mild anti-depressant
-speeds removal of drugs from body -photo-sensitivity |
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Saw Palmetto
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reduce enlarged prostate
-side effects uncommon |
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Explain how current regulation of herbal supplements does not ensure safety or efficacy
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herbal supplements may act as drugs but are not regulated as such.
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Whole Foods as Functional Food
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unmodified foods that are natural sources of nutrients, phytochemicals, prebiotics and other biologically active compounds
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Fortified
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biologically active compounds have been added, ex: orange juice, omega-3 fatty acids in eggs
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Enriched
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generally meaning that vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and iron have been added to a grain product to improve nutritional quality
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potential health benefits of Functional Foods
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reducing cholesterol levels, reducing oxidation and so on.
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Structure Function Claim
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this is a statement about a product's possible role in the normal structure or function of humans. "supports immune function" cannot state that it prevents or treats.
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Groups of people most at risk of food born illness
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-older adults
-young children -immune compromised -pregnant women |
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Foods that most commonly cause food borne illness
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-moist
-rich in protein -neutral PH -eggs, meat, seafood and poultry -unpasteurized juice and milk -raw produce -improperly canned foods -soiled by handlers |
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E. Coli
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beef, produce, unpasteurized juice and milk
-DIARRHEA |
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Salmonella
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raw or undercooked meats, poultry, eggs, and milk
-FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS |