TY - CHAP AU - Bithika Chaliha AU - Debajit Saikia AU - Siddhartha Proteem Saikia ED - Liana Claudia Salanță Y1 - 2019-12-13 PY - 2019 T1 - Tree-Borne Edible Oilseeds as Sources of Essential Omega Fatty Acids for Human Health N2 - The global market of foods with health claims remains highly dynamic and is predicted to expand even further. Consumers have become increasingly aware of the importance of consuming healthy foods in order to have a well-balanced diet and this has increased the demand for foods with health benefits. On the other hand, the food sector companies are trying to meet the new consumers' expectations while designing a variety of novel, enhanced products. Thus, understanding the potential uses of bioactive compounds in food products, the wide range of therapeutic effects, and the possible mechanisms of action is essential for developing healthier products. Covering important aspects of valuable food molecules, this book revises the current knowledge, providing scientifically demonstrated information about the benefits and uses of functional food components, their applications, and the future challenges in nutrition and diet. BT - The Health Benefits of Foods SP - Ch. 4 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.89896 DO - 10.5772/intechopen.89896 SN - 978-1-78985-934-8 PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-04-19 ER -