The National Osteoporosis Foundation (Washington) reports that, "Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans. In the U.S. today, 10 million individuals (8 million women, 2 million men) are estimated to already have the disease."

Manufacturers continually seek new ways to address the issue of bone health, especially as it relates to women. "Bone Appetit?" is a prototype product developed by Cargill Health & Food Technologies (Minneapolis), which illustrates the use of an efficacious "bone health" nutrient bundle carried in a great-tasting raspberry tea.