Food and Health: Nutrition, Wellness, and Functional Foods
This topic focuses on the role of food in promoting health and wellness, particularly through functional foods. Functional foods contain bioactive compounds that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, such as improving immune function, heart health, and digestion. Research in this area examines the molecular mechanisms through which certain foods influence human health. As consumer demand for healthy, functional foods grows, there is increasing interest in natural ingredients like antioxidants, probiotics, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Track 6.1 Functional Foods and Health Benefit
Track 6.2 Gut Health and Microbiome
Track 6.3 Wellness Diets
Track 6.4 Probiotic Foods
Track 6.5 Dietary Supplements