OBJECTIVE In life-cycle assessment, the functional unit defines the unit for calculation of environmental indicators. The objective of the present study was to assess the influence of two functional units, 100 g and 100 kcal (420 kJ), on the associations between three dimensions for identifying sustainable foods, namely environmental impact (via greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE)), nutritional qua...

Periodontal diseases are a collection of inflammatory processes that affect the periodontium, that is, the teeth supporting tissues. Gingivitis (infected red swollen and easily bleeding gums) is a mild reversible form of periodontal disease. Almost 100% of the population suffers from time to time from gingivitis. Gingivitis can develop into periodontitis, which is a chronic inflammatory disease...

The term "functional foods" comprises some bacterial strains and products of plant and animal origin containing physiologically active compounds beneficial for human health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases. Among the best known functional compounds probiotics, prebiotics and natural antioxidants should be given as examples. These substances can be obtained by biotechnological methods a...

Diseases and symptoms of mouth mucosa are prevalent in particular in the ageing populations. For example, a nationwide representative examination in the US revealed approximately 28% prevalence of all oral mucosal lesions in subjects 17 years of age and older with distinct differences between age groups and whether or not the subject smoked [27]. There are no comprehensive epidemiological data ...

Functional foods offer positive effects on health beyond basic nutrition [...]

Recently, the development of functional food products has played an essential role in healthy behavior. The increase knowledge consumers spurs concerns about health and how diet directly impacts status. Functional foods are a new type product that provide with improvements targeted physiological functions lifestyle. Twenty-first-century seeking have beneficial effects on body beyond conventiona...