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Medical Food

Diet Food
 * Special medical foods purposes are intended to meet the particular nutritional requirement of person affected by / malnourished
 * Such foods are numerous and their composition may differ substantially dependinf on the specific disease, disorder, and medical condition of the patients for who they are intended
 * The development of medical foods comes from the realization that certain dietary products produce healthcare benefits beyond that of their nutrition value
 * Medical foods span a spectrum that ranges from being general products that approximate a normal diet to specialty products that exhibit pharmacologic properties
 * "Some medical foods that contain nutrients that affect immune function have been thoroughly tested and proven to be capable of modifying inflammatory responses and ultimately benefiting outcomes by reducing infection rates, improving wound healing, increasing microcirculation, and decreasing cost."


 * Food products that help to promote human health
 * Functional Food are generally defined as food that provide physiological benefit to the consumer, more than simple nutrition
 * Example of functional food:
 * Long chain omega-3 Fatty Acids-DHA/EPA -> Salmon and othe fish oils -> Reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. Improve mental, visual function
 * Conjugated Linoleic Acid -> Cheese, meat products -> Improve body composition. Decrease risk of certain cancers
 * Alpha-carotene Beta-carotene-> Carrots, fruits, vegetables -> Neutralize free radicals, which may cause damage to cell
 * Lutein -> Green vegetables -> Reduce the risk of macular degeneration
 * Stanol ester -> Corn, soy, wheat, wood oils -> Lower blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting cholesterol absorption

"is a food that provides health benefits beyond energy and essential nutritions." (Glossary of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, 2007 ).

"Street Food"

Street food - original article

-- "New York City's signature street food is the hot dog, however, New York street food also includes everything from "spicy Middle Eastern falafel or Jamaican jerk chicken to Belgian waffles"

My first draft:

"New York City's signature street food is the hot dog, however, New York street food also includes everything from "spicy Middle Eastern falafel or Jamaican jerk chicken to Belgian waffles"

Falafel is very popular in the Middle East as fast food. Vendors sell it on the street concers is most popular in countries like Israel, Egypt, and Syria. Falafel is also the national dish of Israel. Falafel is a deep-fried ball or patty that is made from chickpeas or fava beans and spices. It is a favorite among vegetarians. Jamaican Jerk Chicken is a traditional dish served in the Caribbean Islands. The original marinade demands authentic Caribbean ingrediants such as scotch bonnet peppers, allspice berries and sometimes, wood from laurel trees. Second draft:

original article-- "In other cases, low-fat ingredients may be used as replacements"

In other cases, low-fat ingredients may be used as replacements. The low-fat foods are those that have 30% of their calories or less from fats. So, if a food contains fewer than 3 gram of fat per 100 calories, it is a low fat food. Examples of cereals, grain, and pasta products are corn or whole wheat tortillas, oatmeal, backed cracker, whole grain versions of noodles, and pita bread. Examples of protein sources are beans, lentils, tofu, egg white, tuna, and peas. On the other hand, polysaturated such as omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids can be beneficial to the body. Nutritious foods are avocado, almond, salmon, cashews, seeds, and walnuts.

Third draft:

original article-- "The process of making a diet version of a food usually requires finding an acceptable low-food-energy substitute for some high-food-energy ingredient. This can be as simple as replacing some or all of the food's sugar with a sugar substitute as is common with diet soft drinks such as Coca-Cola (for example Diet Coke). In some snacks, the food may be baked instead of fried thus reducing the food energy."

The process of making a diet version of a food usually requires finding an acceptable low-food-energy substitute for some high-food-energy ingredient. This can be as simple as replacing some or all of the food's sugar with a sugar substitute as is common with diet soft drinks such as Coca-Cola (for example Diet Coke). In some snacks, the food may be baked instead of fried thus reducing the food energy. If you are doing on a low-fat diet, there are many benefit in this diet. Low-fat diets can help you lose weight by using calories on more filling food, and ward off serious medical conditions, including heart disease, high cholesterol, and diabetes.