Tag: Nutritional modification

The market for special dietary foods has grown exponentially in recent years, driven by increased awareness of specific health needs and conditions. The three key distinctions of special dietary foods are their purpose for a specific physiological or pathological condition, the intentional enhancement of certain nutrients, and the fortification or modification of their ingredients.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, plain cow's milk is nutritionally inappropriate for infants under 12 months due to its high protein and mineral content. This is precisely why formula, or what is known as modified cow's milk, is created—it is scientifically adapted to meet a baby's specific developmental needs.