Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals and Natural Health Products in Canada

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There is widespread recognition that diet can significantly impact the development

of chronic disease. Estimates in the United States suggest that diet plays a role in 5 of

the 10 leading causes of death [1]. Many people intend to eat a healthy diet, but fail

to do so because they associate healthy food with poor taste and extensive

preparation time [2]. This has created a market demand for foods that do not sacrifice

taste and convenience in order to be healthy.