Publisher's Synopsis
The Functional Food Center has successfully organized 32 international conferences since 2004, fostering the dissemination of scientific knowledge in the field of functional foods. This year, we proudly present the proceedings from our FFC's 32nd/33rd International Conferences, which comprised two significant events focused on the vital theme of functional foods and bioactive compounds.
The FFC 32nd Satellite Conference took place on September 10-11, 2024, at the Armenian National Agrarian University in Yerevan, Armenia, and featured both in-person and virtual participation. The FFC 33rd International Conference was held from October 2-4, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in San Diego, CA, USA, also offering in-person and virtual experiences. While both conferences shared the title of the 32nd Conference, please note that the San Diego conference is officially recognized as our 33rd event. Conference Sessions 1. Definition of Functional Foods: Classification and Regulation2. Diet and Traditional Healthy Foods in Different Countries
3. Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds for Viral Diseases
4. Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds for the Management of Chronic Diseases
5. Diet and Functional Foods in Healthy Aging
6. Discovery, Sources, Health Benefits, and Safety Aspects of Bioactive Compounds
7. Functional Food and Health: A Paradigm Shift in Agriculture
8. Bioactive Compounds and Their Health-Promoting Properties
9. Functional Foods and Economics
10. Nutrition and Gut Microbiota
11. One Health Approach to Combat Antibiotic Resistance
12. Research and Development of New Functional Food Products These conferences facilitated valuable discussions aimed at improving health outcomes globally through the effective use of functional foods and bioactive compounds. We hope the insights and research presented in this book will contribute to ongoing efforts in the field and inspire future innovations. Danik Martirosyan, PhD,
President of Functional Food Center, Dallas, TX, USA;
Functional Food Institute, San Diego, CA, USA.
