People in the world made a unique fermented food for a long time. These fermented foods have been increased interest to people health in recent years. These fermented foods can be caused a disease in the event of misunderstood difference between fermentation and putrefaction. In addition consumers can’t know degree of different between fermentation and putrefaction. Therefore, the monitoring sy...

As genetically modified (GM) foods are starting to intrude in our diet concerns have been expressed regarding GM food safety. These concerns as well as the limitations of the procedures followed in the evaluation of their safety are presented. Animal toxicity studies with certain GM foods have shown that they may toxically affect several organs and systems. The review of these studies should no...

Organic foods are promoted as superior and safer options for today's health-conscious consumer. Manufacturers of organic food claim it to be pesticide-free and better in terms of micronutrients. Consumers have to pay heavily for these products--and they are willing to--provided they are assured of the claimed advantages. Scientific data proving the health benefits of organic foods, especially i...

in recent years there have been many attempts to develop and market inexpensive mixtures of high protein food for the children in developing areas of the world. biological studies have shown that these foods are rich sources of protein and are every effective in combating protein malnutrition. however, practical marketing and distribution has not been very successful due to the local people's h...

While there has been substantial research on children's dietary habits and physical activity level, there has been little work linking children's understanding of these concepts and how they apply them. This study aims to elucidate the association between two concepts that have not been distinguished in previous work; theoretical and applied health knowledge. Four-year-old children completed me...

The effects of Italian and U.S. consumers’ risk perceptions, knowledge and awareness of GM foods, and trust in government agencies on willingness to buy GM foods is examined. Results indicated that effects of risk perception of GM foods to human health and the environment are quite similar between Italian and U.S. consumers. Higher levels of perceived risk decrease the likelihood of purchasing ...

Every year, Australia identifies 2-3 outbreaks associated with imported foods. To examine national authorities' obligations under the International Health Regulations (2005), we reviewed outbreaks in 2001-2007 that implicated internationally distributed foods. Under these regulations, 6 (43%) [corrected] of 14 outbreaks would have required notification to the World Health Organization.

Numerous food products are marketed with enhanced quantities of bioactive food compounds (BFC) and these products are collectively referred to as functional foods. Although the term functional foods has no legally defined meaning in the United States, the scientific community and its representative organizations acknowledge the potential benefit of including these foods into the diet. As such, ...