*Table of Contents:**

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Chapter 1

: Introduction**
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Research
1.4 Significance of the Study
1.5 Scope and Limitations
1.6 Organization of the Paper

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Chapter 2

: Literature Review**
2.1 Overview of Food Technology
2.2 Role of Artificial Intelligence in Food Processing Optimization
2.3 Sustainable Urban Farming Systems
2.4 Functional Snacks: Meeting Dietary Needs
2.5 Current Challenges in Food Production and Distribution
2.6 Innovations in Food Technology
2.7 Summary of Literature Review

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Chapter 3

: Methodology**
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Data Collection Methods
3.3 Sampling Techniques
3.4 Data Analysis Procedures
3.5 Ethical Considerations
3.6 Research Limitations
3.7 Summary of Methodology

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Chapter 4

: Results and Findings**
4.1 Artificial Intelligence Applications in Food Processing
4.2 Case Studies of Sustainable Urban Farming Systems
4.3 Development of Functional Snacks: Formulation and Testing
4.4 Analysis of Current Challenges in Food Production and Distribution
4.5 Evaluation of Innovations in Food Technology
4.6 Comparative Analysis of Findings
4.7 Summary of Results and Findings

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Chapter 5

: Discussion**
5.1 Implications of AI Optimization in Food Processing
5.2 Sustainability Benefits of Urban Farming Systems
5.3 Market Potential of Functional Snacks
5.4 Addressing Challenges in Food Production and Distribution
5.5 Future Directions in Food Technology
5.6 Integration of Findings with Existing Literature
5.7 Conclusion and Recommendations