The U.S. Market for Ethical Nutrition in Healthcare

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The objectives of this study are to present an updated, in-depth look at ethical nutrition in healthcare. Markets are divided according to product type. It is directed to decision-makers involved with the various types of nutritional products covered, and designed to present insights into those areas associated with current and future developments.

SCOPE OF STUDY

This report:

• Profiles and measures the U.S. market for ethical nutrition in healthcare with comprehensive focus on markets for infant and adult enteral and parenteral nutrition and nutritional supplies and equipment.
• Includes a comparative overview of nutrition and its function in the human body, as well as definitions of products and product types within each market as well ethical nutrition supplies and equipment.
• Analyzes all market segments with forecasts by sector and sub-sector through 2011.
• Includes analysis of regulatory issues and industry structure, R&D updates, and patent analysis.

METHODOLOGY AND INFORMATION SOURCES

The information and analyses presented in this report are based on extensive first hand interviews with primary executives, product managers, and clinical specialists in the area of ethical nutrition. Random surveying provided information about product use and how products are obtained. Background information was obtained from various government and business sources, medical journals, and trade magazines as well as interviews with doctors and dieticians.

Key information from published literature was used as a basis for conducting interviews with more than 21 industry participants to validate and obtain expert opinions on current and future trends in ethical nutrition in healthcare. Interviews also were used to confirm and/or adjust market size and competitor market share estimates, as well as to formulate market projections.

All data pertain to the U.S. market at the manufacturer' s level. Data are expressed in current U.S. dollars. The base year was 2007; historical data are provided for 2005 and 2006, and forecast data are provided for 2012. Historical, base year and forecast data are provided for each market segment and subsegment. Market share information is provided for each market subsegment for the 2007 base year.