Functional Food Center (FFC) 21st International Conference and Expo on Functional Foods

Functional Food Center (FFC) 21st International Conference and Expo on Functional Foods is organized by Functional Food Center and would be held during Mar 25 - 26, 2017 at San Diego Convention Center- San Diego, California, United States of America.

The 21st International Conference of Functional Food Center will bring together experts in medicine, biology, and the food industry to discuss the functional foods with bioactive compounds as dietary interventions for chronic diseases, as well as for health promotion.

Conference Topics :
• Functional Food Definition and the Status of Functional Foods in Japan, China, USA and other Countries
• Health Claims: Nutraceutical, Functional and Medical Food Regulations
• The Effects of Nutrition and Functional Foods on Aging and Health
• Prebiotics, Probiotics and Digestive Health
• Functional Foods with Bioactive Compound(s): Prevention and Management of Non-communicable Diseases (Obesity, Diabetes, Cancer, Neurological, and CVD)
• Safety of the Bioactive Compounds and Functional Foods
• Current Research and Development of New Functional Food Products.

Welcome to this week’s newsletter. Functional Food Center (FFC) is excited to announce the upcoming 21st International Conference of FFC and Expo titled, “Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds in Health and Disease: Science and Practice”. The conference will be held at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA on March 25-26, 2017. The 21st International Conference of FFC will bring together experts in medicine, nutrition, food science, and the food industry to discuss functional foods with bioactive compounds as dietary interventions for chronic diseases, as well as for health promotion.

In our continuously evolving field, researchers are discovering new treatments and prevention measures for chronic diseases. The FFC provides medical doctors, scientists, food and medical industry representatives from around the world a vehicle to share their breakthrough discoveries regarding functional foods with bioactive compounds for the prevention, management, and treatment of chronic diseases and health promotion. Given recent advancements in medicine and nutrition, this conference will promote the latest information on the roles of bioactive compounds and how biomarkers can play in the prevention and management of chronic diseases, such as: Diabetes, Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Cancer, and Neurological Diseases. The significance of these findings may provide natural and affordable treatment alternatives for chronic diseases and improve overall health and wellness.

Some of the session topics will include:
• Functional Foods and Diabetes, Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Cancer, Neurological Disorders, and Other Noncommunicable Diseases
• Dietitians Position Regarding Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
• ASFFBC Scholarship Recipient Young Investigator Awards
• Current Marketing Strategies of Functional Foods
• Application of Modern Technologies for Functional Foods
• The Effects of Nutrition and Functional Foods on Aging and Health
• Prebiotics, Probiotics and Digestive Health
• Safety of Bioactive Compounds and Functional Foods
• Current Research and Development of New functional Food Products
• Regulatory issues, health claims, and current status of functional foods
Conference Objectives :
Chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are increasing in populations around the world and increasing medical costs at an expedited rate. Epidemiological and clinical studies have demonstrated the importance of diet and health. Based on these trends, considerable interest has been expressed by manufacturers, consumers, and health professionals in functional foods and nutraceutical development as cost- effective solutions for chronic diseases and health promotion. This conference will focus on recent advances in our understanding of functional food with bioactive compounds in the prevention, treatment, and management of chronic diseases as well as improving overall health.
• Create a platform for experts to present their research on the effects of functional food with bioactive compounds on biomarkers of chronic diseases, aging, and health promotion
• Bring together experts in various fields (medicine, nutrition, functional food science, academia, food industry, regulatory agencies) to discuss modern discoveries in functional food science and new functional food products for mass consumer markets
• Provide an environment for professional networking and future research collaboration. Attendees will gain an in-depth knowledge in functional foods with bioactive compounds, safety of the bioactive compounds and functional foods, clinical use and benefits of functional foods and nutraceuticals, and the current research and development of new functional food products for chronic diseases and health.