Foods and Nutrition 1030E Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Natural Health Product, Horsepower, Natural Product
20 Oct 2015
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Neutraceuticals: a product isolated or purified from foods that is generally sold in medicinal forms. They are demonstrated to have a physiological benefit or provide protection against chronic disease. (supplement form) Functional foods: similar in appearance of may be a conventional food, have physiological health benefits and/or reduce the risk of chronic disease beyond basic nutritional functions. (food form) Natural health products: products which are manufactured sold or represented for use in humans to maintain or promote health or to treat or prevent diseases or conditions . Nhp"s will have an npn (natural product number on the label) Complete list of medicinal and non-medicinal ingredients. Cautionary statements, warnings, contra-indications and possible adverse reactions. Nhp"s originally under the natural health products directorate (nhpd) Nhpd has changed name to the natural and non-prescription health products. Expanded mandate includes the oversight of non-prescription and disinfectant drugs in addition to natural health products (nhps) Transitioning to food regulations due to confusion among consumers.
