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[Functional nutriments in diet]
Maria José Casado Dones1, Maria Begoña De Andrés Gimeno, Maria Teresa González Domínguez
1Escuela de Enfermería Cruz Roja, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|October 22, 2005
Summary
Functional nutriments can enhance health and reduce disease risk but aren't cures. They may supplement diets in specific situations, but excessive intake can be harmful.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Dietary Supplements
Context:
- Functional nutriments offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
- Their role is supplementary, not curative, for healthy individuals.
- Potential risks exist with excessive consumption.
Purpose:
- To analyze common functional nutriments.
- To evaluate their advantages and disadvantages.
- To identify appropriate use cases for these supplements.
Summary:
- Functional nutriments can improve health and lower disease risk.
- They are not essential for a balanced diet in healthy individuals.
- Analysis covers benefits, drawbacks, and suitable circumstances for use.
Impact:
- Provides evidence-based insights into functional nutriment efficacy.
- Guides appropriate use of dietary supplements.
- Informs consumers and healthcare professionals about benefits and risks.