Patient care & Nursing

Nutrition and Health

The global market for medical nutrition is growing at a steady rate worldwide. The Global Baby Food & Pediatric Nutrition Market in 2011 is estimated be worth USD 38,180.9 million growing with a CAGR of 7.97% during 2007 – 2011 from USD 28,100.0 million in 2007. The Market is estimated to be worth USD 41,521.7 million in 2012 and is forecasted to reach USD 63,681.0 million in 2017. Asia Pacific is expected to account for the largest share of revenue – i.e. 40.20% - of the Global Baby Food & Pediatric Nutrition Market revenue at USD 16,692.5 million in 2012. The segment is further expected to reach USD 30,149.1 million in 2017 with a CAGR of 12.55% during 2012 – 2017. The region is also expected to account for largest share of volume – i.e. 37.82% - of the Global Baby Food & Pediatric Nutrition Market Volume at 1,223.9 thousand tons in 2012. The segment is expected to reach 1,846.3 thousand tons in 2017 with a CAGR of 8.57% during 2012 – 2017. The segment is also expected to have the highest growth rate during the same period.

Nutrition is a science of food and nutrients in body growth, development, maintenance, and its relationship to health. Good supplements of nutrients such as such as proteins, vitamins and minerals form rich nutritional status, which in turn enable us to grow well and enjoy good health. Carbohydrates and fat are good energy yielding foods and they contribute to metabolism and energy requirements. Consumption of nutrients for a better health is available in the form of plant and animal origin. There are body building, energy giving and protective foods which supply ample amount of nutrients and health.