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Fortification on Children's Vitamin Consumption

Fortification of foods with additional nutrients does have an impact on kids' intake of vitamins and minerals.

February 10, 2014

Researchers found that without fortification, the diets of a large number of children and teens would be nutritionally inadequate.

Natural Products Assoc. on Supplement Study

The Natural Products Association comments on an editorial that encourages consumers to avoid taking vitamin and mineral supplements.

December 17, 2013

Among the arguments, multivitamins are not intended to cure chronic disease or prevent death solely on their own.

Supplements May Not Protect Against Cancer and Heart Problems

There is little evidence that vitamin and mineral supplements protect people from cancer and heart problems.

November 14, 2013

The panel's draft statement also says neither beta-carotene nor vitamin E should be taken to prevent heart disease or cancer.

Magnesium on Children

Little is known about magnesium absorption and its relationship to bone mineral content and density both factors that relate to bone strength.

July 12, 2013

Magnesium intake and absorption, but not calcium intake or absorption, were significantly associated with bone mineral content and density.

Recent product introductions have touted a pair of extracts, both extolling varying health and wellness benefits. In the case of Complex Beverage LLC’s latest launch, the key ingredient is an extract of an ingredient likely more associated with salad than a beverage.

Emerging Nutrition Gaps in a World of Affluence

William J. Brown

November 3, 2010

During the Second World Congress of Public Health Nutrition held in Portugal last week, several new and pending studies were presented that show clear evidence that poor nutrition is growing in affluent countries, despite widespread consumer access to nutritious foods and nutritional education campaigns.

Switching from plastic to paper-based packaging often comes with new challenges. This webinar will explore how an ovenable, fiber-based packaging solution can deliver the benefits of plastic with 90% less plastic usage.

The Winter Fancy Food Show is where specialty food makers go to exhibit their newest and best products and where buyers go to find their next bestsellers.