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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

The Sweet Life! Sugar Reduction Trends & Technologies for 2022 and Beyond

Mintel research shows that nearly three in five consumers are choosing low-sugar products for their general health and more consumers are seeking natural alternatives. Where are white space opportunities involving sugar reduction? What new technologies present opportunities and challenges ahead? To address these questions, Prepared Foods brings food formulators this exclusive, one-hour thought leadership webinar.

Enzymes Offer Numerous Sugar Modification Benefits for Starch-Based Foods From Added Sweetness to Extended Shelf Life, and More

Specialty enzymes are mighty molecules that enable food producers to often make dramatic improvements in their products without having to add multiple ingredients. Amano Enzyme, with over a century of experience developing enzymes for the food industry, recently introduced a trio of enzymes to aid in modifying sugar in starch-based foods.

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Items Tagged with 'minerals'

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Fortification on Children's Vitamin Consumption

Natural Products Assoc. on Supplement Study

Supplements May Not Protect Against Cancer and Heart Problems

Magnesium on Children

Extracting the Truth

Emerging Nutrition Gaps in a World of Affluence

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