Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics definition of Functional Food: – “Whole foods along with fortified, enriched, or enhanced foods that have a potentially beneficial effect on health when consumed as part of a varied diet on a regular basis at effective levels based on significant standards of evidence.” Learning Objectives Know what functional food is and be aware of common misconceptions Recognize what types of foods are marketed as functional foods and how they play a role in consumer trends Understand the regulation of functional foods Conclusion No standard definition of functional foods Provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition Functional foods are not the same as nutraceuticals Included the in regulation of foods in conventional form Becoming a growing trend in the consumer market.