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Project

Food interactions: consequences on health, consumer perception and impact on the agro-alimentary industry (FOODINTER) - second phase. (FOODINTER - second phase.)

The objective of this project is to contribute to the risk assessment of chemicals, natural compounds and environmental contaminants, present in dietary supplements and para-pharmacy products which could interact with micro of macronutrients of normal human diet. Our project will also analyse the place of functional foods, dietary supplements and para-pharmacy products in the diet and their impact on human health. It will increase knowledge and fill some gaps regarding health claims and drawbacks that could be linked to these new habits in human nutrition.
Date:15 Dec 2008 →  31 Jan 2011
Keywords:HEALTH EFFECTS, AGRO INDUSTRY, FOOD ANALYSIS
Disciplines:Other chemical sciences, Nutrition and dietetics, Agricultural animal production, Food sciences and (bio)technology
Project type:Collaboration project