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NFS 3205 A (CRN: 14287)

Nutrition and Food Sciences: Functional Foods:Prncpl & Tech

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About NFS 3205 A

Examines the constituents that make food products functional and provides laboratory techniques needed to create a functional food. Prerequisites: NFS 2153, NFS 2154, or Instructor permission.

Notes

Food Science Concentration Seniors only or instructor permission; Prereqs enforced by the system: NFS 2153 and 2154 PACE students by permission and override

Section Description

This course explores the science, technology, and regulation of foods that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Students will examine how functional foods are defined, developed, and marketed, and will learn to distinguish them from medical or health foods. Emphasis is placed on understanding FDA-approved structure–function and health claims, the biological mechanisms behind popular functional foods, and the multidisciplinary processes required to bring these products to market. Through lectures, discussions, literature reviews, and case studies, students will gain insight into both the scientific foundation and practical challenges of the functional food industry. 

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