FOOD FOR SPECIAL FUNCTION

BY

Pintu Choudhary Master of Technology

( Food Science and Technology)Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology

Ministry of Food Processing IndustriesGovernment of IndiaThanjavur - 613005

OBESITY

Definition: excessive weight that may impair health

How do we measure If someone is obese?Body Mass Index (BMI)

BMI Categories: Normal weight = 18.5-24.9 Overweight = 25-29.9 Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

FOOD FOR OBESE

There are three dietary treatment1. Powder based diet replacement product

with low energy content 2. Low fat diet- 3-10 kg wt. loss in one year 3. High protein diet Same effect seen as low fat diet

FOOD FOR OBESE PERSON

Food group Benefits for obese person

Fruit and vegetable Low energy and low fat

Nuts and almonds Low energy and high protein

Whole meal and legume

Reduce the risk of diabetes

Dairy product Low energy

Coffee Reduce the chances of diabetes

Herbs Phytochemical and antioxadants

Fish and sea foods Low energy high protein

CANCER Cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the body

develop and increase rapidly.

The abnormal cells can also spread to other parts of the body and multiply.

Cancer can occur in different parts of the body.

FOOD FOR CANCER

1. Limit consumption of energy dense foods.2. Eat mostly foods of plant origin.3. Limit intake of red meat and avoid

processed meat.4. Limit alcoholic drinks.5. Limit consumption of salt.6. Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet

alone.

LOW FAT FOOD

Meat/Meat substitute: Lean cuts of lamb chicken ,Processed meat prepared from lean meats, e.g., lean ham, lean frankfurters, lean meat with soy protein Dry beans and peas Tofu, tempeh; low-fat or nonfat meat analogs

Eggs: Egg whites, cholesterol free egg substitute Dairy products: Milk: skim, or 1% (fluid, powdered,

evaporated), butter milk Yogurt: nonfat or low fat yogurt of yogurt beverage

Fats and Oils: Unsaturated oils, Olive, Canola, Peanut, Soybean, Margarine: made from oils listed above, light or diet margarine, especially soft or liquid forms. Use those with no trans fatty acids.

Breads, rice and pasta: Breads with 2 g of fiber or more: whole grain, English muffins, bagels, buns, corn and flour tortillas

LOW FAT FOODS

Cereals: oat, wheat, corn, multigrain ,Brown rice, Homemade baked goods using unsaturated oils, skim or 1% milk, and egg. substitute--Quick breads, biscuits, cornbread muffins, bran muffins, pancakes, waffles

Fruits and vegetables: Fresh, frozen, without added fat or salt, Fresh, frozen, canned (in natural juice)or dried Fruit juice: fresh frozen, frozen, canned.

Sweets and Modified fat desserts: water, 100%juice, Sweets: syrup, honey, jam, preserves, fruit-flavored gelatin Frozen desserts: low-fat and nonfat yogurt, low-fat and nonfat ice cream, sherbet, sorbet, fruit ice,

CHOLESTEROL

High cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease.

High levels of cholesterol in your blood can enter the lining of your arteries and form deposits or “plaques”. These plaques can grow overtime and block the flow of blood in your arteries. This puts you at risk for a heart attack or stroke.

Making changes to your eating to lower your intake of saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol, while increasing fibre, can lower your cholesterol by as much as 35%

LOW CHOLESTEROL FOOD

Vegetables and fruits. Whole grain foods rich in soluble fibre – oats, psyllium

and barley Sea foods e.g. salmon, trout, sardines which rich source

of Omega 3 fatty acid Bean based meals – kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils Nuts such as almonds and walnuts Improve the quantity and quality of fats you eat Oils are best for added fat – use small amounts, avoid

frying Reducing alcohol can promote weight loss and help

decrease triglyceride levels

GLUTEN FREE FOOD

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley that causes intestinal damage (often resulting in wt. loss and nutrient deficiencies) for individuals with gluten intolerance.

Common symptoms of gluten intolerance include: diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, fatigue,

Forgetfulness and irritability.

GLUTEN FREE FOODS

Meat products – unprocessed meat, fish, chicken, bacon, ham off the bone and meats that are frozen or canned

Dairy products – full-cream milk, low-fat milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, fresh cream, processed or block cheese, and some custards and soy milks

Fruits and vegetables – fresh, canned or frozen (but not sauced), fruit juices, nuts and peanut butter

Cereal and baking products – corn (maize) flour, soya flour, lentil flour, rice (all types), rice flour, rice bran, potato flour, buckwheat, millet, amaranth, breakfast cereals made from corn and rice, without malt extract from barley, polenta and psyllium

GLUTEN FREE FOODS

Bread, cakes and biscuits – most rice crackers, corn cakes, rice crisp breads, corn tortillas and corn taco shells pasta and noodles – gluten-free pasta, rice noodles, rice or bean vermicelli and 100 per cent buckwheat noodles

Condiments – tomato paste, jam, honey, maple syrup, cocoa, all kinds of vinegars (except malt), some sauces and some salad dressings

Snacks – plain chips and corn chips, popcorn and plain chocolate

Drinks – tea, coffee, mineral water, wine, spirits and liqueurs.

NON-DAIRY FOODS

Milk sensitivities can cause breathing problems, hives and rashes, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and possibly weight loss. These lists avoid both sugar (lactose) and protein (cow-milk)

Lactose intolerance is a condition in which people have digestive symptoms—such as bloating, diarrhea, and gas—after eating or drinking milk or milk products.

NON DAIRY FOODS Beverages :carbonated beverages ,cocoa without

added milk solid, soya milk drinks for adult coffee an tea.

Breads and crackers: Toasted bread using margarine potato chips, corn chips.

Desserts: fruits, tapioca, home made corn starch pudding, junkets made fruit juices or milk substitute cookies (e.g. fig bars, gingersnaps)

Meat and poultry: all types of chicken based food ,meat products without using butter ,egg based products .

Sweets: limit amount of good dental hygiene: sugar, jam , jellies, syrups, honey, candies such as gum drops, good and fruity dots

SUGAR FREE

There are several reasons. 1. Diabetic, managing your insulin levels is a

lot easier with a sugar-free diet. 2. If you have candida, you need to eliminate

sugars. 3. It can be part of a low reactive diet, or a

diet for those wanting to lose weight, or support their liver detox.

SUGAR FREE FOODS

Vegetables and salads, lean meat, fish, fruits, eggs and low fat dairy products in moderation, unsweetened drinks e.g. green tea, coffee, plain or mineral water, sugar-free soft drinks, miso, legumes, rice, cereals and grains, pasta, salt, pepper, vinegar, spices and herbs.

Have an emphasis on unrefined carbohydrates, protein and good fats.

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