Unit 6 Popular and Accessory Nutrients HW205

Unit 6 Learning Objectives Upon completion of this unit, you should be able to:  define what an accessory nutrient is.  be able to determine why each of these accessory nutrients would be recommended.

Unit 6 Discussion Board: Genetically Engineered Foods Biotechnology – using biological processes for the making of food products such as cheese, wine, and beer, medically for producing vaccines and insulin products Genetic Engineering –altering and recombining genetic material by technological means

Warm-Activity List any foods that you have consumed over the past week that you know were genetically engineered. What are some examples of foods that are genetically engineered?

Genetically Engineered Examples Are there any benefits to genetically engineered foods? Are there any drawbacks to genetically engineered foods? Bottom line: Are they safe? “Substantially equivalent”

Focus of the Seminar We will discuss where accessory nutrients are being sold, price and whether GMPs are ever mentioned

Remind me what GMPs are…. Where have you heard this acronym before? What does it stand for? What does it mean? Not to be confused with GMOs which are what???

Good Manufacturing Processes Regulations governing the preparation, packing, and holding of dietary supplements under conditions that ensure their safety. What government agency enforces these?

The Accessory Nutrients An accessory nutrient is something other than a vitamin, mineral or herb that we can supplement with. An accessory nutrient would be taken to help enhance health, although not essential. Could possibly be classified as “conditionally essential”. Why?

The popular accessory nutrients C0Q-10 Carnitine Glucosamine Melatonin Probiotics Flavonoids Phosphatidylserine

What are some important flavonoids? Quercitin Citrus bioflavonoids Green tea polyphenols Proanthrocyanidins Rutin

Additional accessory nutrients Fiber supplements Gamma-oryzanol Lipoic acid Medium-chain triglycerides S-adenosylmethione (SAM)

Essential fatty acids Omega 3 fatty acids: soybean oil, canola oil, walnuts, cold water fish, flax. Eat more of these! Omega 6 fatty acids: seeds, nuts, vegetable oils. Our diets have far too many of these.

How and why do people use these supplements? Dosage and forms Reasons to supplement Who is buying these supplements? Are they taking them for the right reasons? Where are they buying them?

Where are popular and accessory nutrients being sold? Grocery stores Discount stores Health food stores Online stores eBay Mini-markets Where else have you seen them sold?

1, 810, 000 places!!!!!!!!!!!

Price, safety, quality What should you look for? How do you know which is the best? Why do the prices vary so much? Who do you trust? GMPs USP symbol

Summary: Accessory Nutrients Defn: Nonessential nutrients that may play a role in chronic disease prevention. Look for GMP Check price Know why you are taking them Know when and why to recommend

Any questions? Look for a supplement facts panel and read the ingredients Any questions or concerns? Thank you!