Food has come to occupy a focal position in the prevention and treatment ofmany chronic diseases, and consumers have become very attuned to innovativefood products that offer a condition-specific shot in the arm (even ifstandard diet and exercise guidelines sometimes get shortchanged). Healthand fitness are being commercialized and commodified into foods.

Foods and beverages with active components that bestow health andwell-being benefits beyond nutrition are a global phenomenon that NorthAmericans are now beginning to embrace. They are realizing that some foodshave the power to improve their quality of life and stave off disease.Tatjana Meerman, Packaged Facts' Publisher notes, "While these foods cannotbe used to cure or guarantee that one will not experience a disease orhealth condition, they can be consumed to help fortify the body's defensesagainst any number of maladies."

This brand new report looks at specific health conditions, includingobesity, heart health, cancer, brain and nervous system health, and thespecific foods that target them. For example, soy plays a role inmaintaining healthy bones and may even help to prevent bone loss inpostmenopausal women, even though it's unclear whether these benefits aredue to its protein or its isoflavones daidzein and genistein.

"Food and Ingredient Trends Addressing Specific Diseases and Other HealthConditions" presents a comprehensive scrutiny of functional foods geared tospecific health conditions in the U.S. market. It looks at key healthfactors influencing consumers' food choices, the issues and opportunitiesfacing manufacturers, and key ingredients that target specific healthconditions, culminating with an analysis of key players in the good-for-youmarket. For further information visit:http://www.packagedfacts.com/Food-Ingredient-Trends-1767539/

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