scholarly journals Consumer Evaluation of the Role of Functional Food Products in Disease Prevention and the Characteristics of Target Groups

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigitta Plasek ◽  
Zoltán Lakner ◽  
Gyula Kasza ◽  
Ágoston Temesi
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Cholesterol Level ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Food Products ◽  
High Cholesterol ◽  
High Cholesterol Level

Our research explores the methods consumers would consider using in order to prevent non-communicable diseases, with consuming functional food products being one of these methods. Previous research has pointed out the importance of missing information such as which diseases worry consumers and what they would use to avoid them. We conducted a personal survey with 1027 people in Hungary about 13 diseases and four prevention methods. We analyzed the results with descriptive statistical methods, binary logistic regression, and random forest. According to our results, the highest proportion of worried respondents think it is justified to consume functional foods for the prevention of digestive problems, a weakened immune system, and high cholesterol level. Our results help to characterize the target group for these three diseases. Completed education plays a key role in choosing functional foods to prevent a weakened immune system. Those with tertiary education are the most likely to choose this prevention method. With the other two diseases, age played a crucial role. All age groups over 36 would be more likely to choose functional foods to prevent digestive problems, whereas in case of high cholesterol level, the 36–50 age group would be more likely to apply this method.

scholarly journals Immune-Boosting Functional Foods: A Potential Remedy for Chinese Consumers Living Under Polluted Air

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Cong ◽  
Miranda Mirosa ◽  
William Kaye-Blake ◽  
Phil Bremer
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Immune System ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Market Potential ◽  
Chinese Consumers ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Immune Health ◽  
The Impact

The deterioration of air quality in China has resulted in many people looking for remedies to counteract the impact that air pollution is perceived to be having on their health. As the importance of diet on immune health is becoming increasingly well recognised, a narrative literature review was undertaken to elucidate Chinese consumers’ acceptance of functional food products designed to help the immune system recover from pollution-driven impact and to assess their market potential. Consumers’ attitude towards immune-boosting functional foods were mainly positive, with scientific validation being important in determining the credibility of a product. This was despite the fact that the effectiveness of the functional food products currently in the market that purported to be remedies for pollution-driven impacts on the lung did not appear to be supported by scientific evidence. Numerous studies have reported functional foods could provide a wide range of benefits to immune health, including helping pollution-driven immune issues. This review highlights the market demand for effective and scientifically-proven functional food products that help Chinese consumers’ immune system recover from the impact of air pollution.

EVALUATION OF RISK FACTOR CHRONIC OCCLUSIVE ARTERIAL DISEASE OF LOWER EXTREMITY

2012 ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Quang Thuu Le
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Cholesterol Level ◽  
Cardiovascular Surgery ◽  
Arterial Disease ◽  
High Cholesterol ◽  
Severe Condition ◽  
Occlusive Arterial Disease ◽  
High Cholesterol Level ◽  
Centre Hospital

Objectives: We research risk factors of chronic occlusive arterial disease of lower extremity. Subjects and methods: From 05/2010 to 04/2012, prospective study at Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery of Hue Centre hospital, we have performed 49 patients in 30 males and 19 females from 33 to 92 ages, who were treated chronic occlusive arterial disease of lower extremity. Results: Majority of patients came to hospital with severe condition in grade III and IV according to Leriche-Fontain standards (27.12% and 66.1%). All patients incomed, expect the unmodifiable risk factor (as age, sex), we found socialty risk factor remarable (as hypertension 51.1%, smoking 18.36%, diabetes 10.2%, high cholesterol level 4.08%. Conclusions: Expect the unmodifiable risk factor, we found a the most striking association with hypertension, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol level.

scholarly journals Is depression a cause of metabolic abnormality? A European Small State experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Cuschieri
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Cholesterol Level ◽  
Fasting Blood Glucose ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
High Cholesterol ◽  
Small State ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
High Cholesterol Level ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract Background A relationship between depression and metabolic syndrome has been reported. Considering the diabesity rates effecting the small state of Malta it was considered appropriate to explore for links between these diseases, their metabolic determinants with depression. Methods A national health examination survey was conducted. A validated questionnaire note down (1) self-reported depression (2) anti-depressive medication (3) PHQ-9 depression symptoms score (>5 positive for depression). Participants with the presence of one or more of these variables were labelled as having depression. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and blood pressure (BP) were measured. Blood testing for fasting blood glucose (FBG) and lipid profile were performed. The biochemical (FBG, Lipid profiles) and anthropometric profiles (BMI, WC, BP) of the depression population were compared to those without this disease. Univariant and multivariant binary logistic regression models were performed. Results The depression population (17.2% of the total population) had significantly higher median LDL, triglyceride (TG) and total cholesterol (TC) levels when compared to those without the disease (p = <0.01). On univariant modelling each variable (LDL OR:1.15 p = 0.01; TG OR:1.16 p = 0.01; TC OR:1.64 p = <0.01) showed a positive association with having depression even after adjusting for confounding factors (sex, age, education, smoking, alcohol habits). On multivariant modelling only an increase in TC was associated with increased risk of having depression (OR: 1.36 CI95%: 1.05-1.76 p = 0.02) after adjusting for confounders. Conclusions The various components of the metabolic syndrome appeared not to be associated with a diagnosis of depression. Only high cholesterol level exhibited a metabolic link with depression. Although further research is merited, it is suggested that physicians incorporate a depression screening tool as part of their consultation when examining high-risk patients. Key messages A metabolic syndrome profile is not linked with depression. A high cholesterol level is linked with depression, making these individuals susceptible to potential cardiovascular disease.

Television Viewing and Pediatric Hypercholesterolemia

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan D. Wong ◽  
Thomas K. Hei ◽  
Paul Y. Qaqundah ◽  
Dennis M. Davidson ◽  
Stanley L. Bassin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Family History ◽  
Cholesterol Level ◽  
Television Viewing ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
High Cholesterol ◽  
Predictive Values ◽  
Cholesterol Screening ◽  
High Cholesterol Level ◽  
History Of

Cholesterol screening for children is recommended currently only for those with a family history of premature coronary heart disease or hyperlipidemia. The authors report on a pediatric-office-based cholesterol screening program where the predictive values of family history indicators were evaluated along with reported television viewing, physical activity, and dietary habits in 1081 children (aged 2 to 20 years, mean 7.4 ± 3.6 [SD] years). Eight percent of these children had a total cholesterol value of 200 mg/dL or higher; 53% of such children reported watching 2 or more hours of television daily compared with 34% of children with lower cholesterol levels. Multivariate analyses revealed that excessive television viewing was the strongest predictor for a child to have a cholesterol value of 200 mg/dL or higher, with relative risks of 2.2 for 2 to 4 hours of television viewing per day (P < .01) and 4.8 for children watching more than 4 hours/day, when compared to those watching less than 2 hours/day (P < .01). In contrast, a positive family history of a high cholesterol level was only modestly associated with an increased probability of having a high cholesterol level (relative risk 1.6, P < .05), and a history of premature myocardial infarction in a parent or grandparent was not associated with a child's cholesterol level. Excessive television viewing was found to be associated with certain dietary and physical activity habits and may prove to be a useful, global marker for several life-style factors predisposing children to hypercholesterolemia.

INTRAUTERINE GROWTH RETARDATION AND HIGH CHOLESTEROL LEVEL IN NEWBORNS

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
P. Szitanyi ◽  
M. Dokoupilova ◽  
I. Spalova ◽  
M. Cerny ◽  
J. Janda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cholesterol Level ◽  
Growth Retardation ◽  
Intrauterine Growth Retardation ◽  
High Cholesterol ◽  
Intrauterine Growth ◽  
High Cholesterol Level

scholarly journals Marketing strategies for functional food products

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 335
Author(s):  
Stella Chen ◽  
Danik Martirosyan
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Consumer Acceptance ◽  
Perceived Fit ◽  
Intent To Purchase ◽  
Food Center ◽  
Information Channels

Functional foods are experiencing a growing demand worldwide as consumers seek ways to take control of their health. Despite this growing demand, the lack of a standard definition for functional food for formal categorization and regulation results in many functional food products run into hurdles for consumer acceptance, as many people are not familiar with the concept, and scientific evidence that could increase legitimacy of these products is not widely available. Of the 15 steps the Functional Food Center has outlined for development of functional food products, marketing a product to educate people is closely related to consumer acceptance and is therefore an important step to study to increase success of functional food products. This review article will focus on recent studies that examine carrier/ingredient combinations, information channels, credibility, and consumer targeting and how they can impact consumer intent to purchase or accept functional foods. These studies build off hypotheses tested in pre-existing studies or bring in novel determinants to consider. Finally, advice on marketing based on the results in the included papers and from an industry expert will be discussed.Keywords: Functional Food Marketing, Carrier/Ingredient Combinations, Perceived Fit, Information Channels, Credibility, Consumer Targeting, Advertising, Consumer Acceptance, Purchase Intent

scholarly journals Functional Foods and Human Health: An Overview

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sajid Arshad ◽  
Waseem Khalid ◽  
Rabia Shabir Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Kamran Khan ◽  
Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Role ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Functional Components ◽  
Modified Functional

Functional food is a whole ingredient or a part of food that used as food for specific therapeutic purposes. It is divided into two wide categories: Conventional and modified functional foods. Conventional functional Foods are composed of natural or whole-food ingredients that provide functional substances while modified functional is food or food products in which add additional ingredients for specific health purposes. Plant-based food such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, cereals, nuts and beans contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phenolic compounds that play a functional role in the human body against chronic diseases including cancer, cardiovascular and GIT-related disease. Some other foods or food products like juices, dairy products, fortified eggs and seafood are composed of functional components. Fish contain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) that are played a functional role in heart health and brain development.

Some Developments Regarding Functional Food Products (Functional Foods)

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel de Pinho Ferreira Guine ◽  
Maria Joao Reis Lima
Keyword(s):  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Food Products

Nanostructured vitamin E: its properties and application in functional foods

2021 ◽  
pp. 372 (400)-386 (407)
Author(s):  
A.A. Krolevets ◽  
N.I. Myachikova ◽  
O.V. Binkovskaya ◽  
S.G. Glotova ◽  
K.M. Semichev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin E ◽  
Functional Food ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
English Version

The paper presents the properties of nanostructured vitamin E (self-organization and the size of nanocapsules are determined using the NTA method) and its use in functional food products. English version of the article is available on pp. 400-407 at URL: https://panor.ru/articles/nanostructured-vitamin-e-its-properties-and-application-in-functional-foods/66135.html

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