**6. Consequences**

As a consequence of recent progress in science and technology, the functional food industry has risen dramatically, and the panorama of the food and nutrition area continues to evolve.

People's interest in the medical benefits of foods or food ingredients is also at some all peak and is expected to continue to increase. Registered Dietitians (RD) are particularly suited to convert research discoveries on functional foods into pragmatic dietary applications for consumers, other healthcare providers, legislators, and the press. As a result, they should proactively stay up with new studies on functional foods and their functions in human health, as well as communicate what they have learned.
