Dietary Supplements Intended for Children--Proposed Classification of Products Available on the Market.
J Diet Suppl
; 19(4): 431-442, 2022.
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| ID: mdl-33615954
Lately, it has been observed that the variety of dietary supplements is rapidly growing. The aim of the study is to extend the classification of dietary supplements (DSs) intended for children above the age of 3, as well as to categorize the ingredients used to manufacture such products. Three hundred fifteen dietary supplements intended for children from 3 to 12 years old, available on the Polish market, were chosen. Evaluation of product specifications provided by the producers, which included lists of ingredients as well as health and nutrition claims found on labels or online, was conducted. Among the available products, one can distinguish supplements with overall health effects used to supplement the diet (such as multivitamin supplements) as well as products for specific conditions, which can be divided into a total of 10 groups of products. Substances that can be found in dietary supplements were also systematized and divided into eight categories, which constitute a division of DSs active ingredients. The results of this research are an extension to the already existing Polish and European classification, which can be applied to classify products intended for children as well as for adults.
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Texto completo:
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Vitaminas
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Suplementos Dietéticos
Límite:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Diet Suppl
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Polonia
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido