Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with health professionals regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or registered dietitian the following questions related to functional foods:

1. What types of functional foods may be especially beneficial for me?
   
   
2. How much of these types of foods should I consume?
   
   
3. Will I need to maintain a strict diet of these foods? If so, how do you recommend I do this?
   
   
4. Is there a dietitian or other professional you recommend I work with?
   
   
5. Can certain amounts of these foods be harmful to me?  Which ones should I be careful with?
   
   
6. Are there any other risks involved in consuming certain functional foods?
   
   
7. Do you recommend that I take certain dietary supplements instead of relying on functional foods? Why? Are there certain supplements I should avoid?
   
   
8. Will the functional foods I am consuming interfere with any of my current medications?
   
   
9. How can I find out which foods contain the substances my body needs?
   
   
10. What is the difference between functional foods and regular fruits and vegetables?