About Health and Nutrition

Food Tampering is the crime of deliberate and malicious action of making modifications to foods in a way that would make them harmful to the consumer.

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Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life (FAO definition).

Satiety is the feeling of fullness, not having the urge to eat. Important when discussing health and nutrition related to potatoes and potato products as some research indicates (cooked) potato scores very favorable on this aspect.

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People can be allergic to any foods, but allergies for some foods are more common than others. The top 8 food allergens are milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybean. Labeling laws in many countries require these allergens to be specifically listed on retail packaging.

Glycoalkaloids are secondary plant metabolites that serve as natural defenses against bacteria, fungi, viruses and insects. They can be toxic for humans when present in high concentrations and can give potatoes a bitter taste. However, glycoalkaloids also have beneficial effects.

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