Scientific evidence indicates that the consumption of milk and milk products does not adversely affect body weight or body composition in children and adolescents.
With the health of children in sharp decline, the nutraceuticals industry is focusing its efforts on improving their nutritional needs in order to ensure a healthy future.
Now more than ever, parents are in search of ways to stave off rising childhood obesity rates, assuage food allergies and prevent the onset of developmental conditions.
From children to 'tweens' to adults to baby boomers, nutraceuticals producers are staring at a world of opportunity, especially in the areas of weight loss, diabetes and heart health.
The health of children is worsening, opening up opportunities for products to address the leading health conditions affecting children—a majority of which are preventable.