A Study of the Supplemental in Thailand

Abstract

The study of the suitability of nutrients that enhance bone in modified milk powder for purpose of appropriate product labeling. Specifically, the study of milk label of 5 brands that had been approved by the F.D.A., 1979. The study found the followings.

The modihed milk powder of the brands in the study contains at least 400 milligram per glass (per intake). Milk brand especially for pregnant females contains calcium of more than 400 milligram/glass, can be demonstrated in the ratio of Calcium and Phosphorus, about 1.4 : 1 to 1.8 : 1.

The ratio indicates an overall good level of milk absorption and containing Vitamin D which enhances the absorption process as well. More over, it is found that calcium in other three modified milk brands come completely from milk. While, the calcium in the other two brands contain one part of calcium from milk and another part of artificial calcium.

The target consumers of the brands are found that one milk brand to be for pregnant women. Another brand is found to be for "Consumers who are at least 25 years old" and "Not for infants." The third brand is found to be for "All family members." Another brand is labeled "Do not use for infants", while another brand refer to no specific consumer group.

The amount of intake for each brand suggested that 3 brands to be 25 gram at a time and another brand to use 50 gram, containing calcium of 400-500 milligram. This indicate the different amount of usage due to different manufacturer. Another brand use 39.6 gram which is focused on pregnant women and have calcium dosage as high as 600 milligram.