FSCN 4346 - Functional Foods: Regulations and Technology
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[4111, 4121] or [4111, 4131] or [4121, 4131]; A-F or Aud)
Overview of application of regulatory principles, food science, nutritional science to development of nutraceuticals, functional foods, dietary supplements. Scientific basis, technologies, legal requirements, animal/clinical evaluation, consumer usage versus need. Review of products available in world market, with focus on the United States.