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Analysis on the Current Situation of Domestic Health Food in China

Received: 22 April 2016     Accepted: 4 May 2016     Published: 20 May 2016
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Abstract

Objective: To understand the current situation of China's health food, and to provide a reference for the development of Healthcare Industry. Methods: Create a database of China's health food information from China Food and Drug Administration website. Conduct a systemic analysis of the regional distribution, annual distribution, dosage forms distribution and functions of health food. Results: Guangdong and Beijing have produced the most health food; the data line of health food quantity has two peaks in 1997 and 2004. From 2013, the number of health food started growing steadily; health food formulations are mainly capsules and tablets; the functions of health food are centered mainly on strengthening the immune system and relieving physical fatigue. Conclusion: Innovation is needed in the formulations and the functions of domestic health food; China’s domestic health food industry should increase investment in science and technology; Overall, China’s health food industry has a bright future.

Published in Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences (Volume 4, Issue 3)
DOI 10.11648/j.jfns.20160403.14
Page(s) 65-69
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Keywords

Health Food, Current Situation, Analysis, China

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  • School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China

  • School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China

  • School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China

  • School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China

  • School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China

  • School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China

  • School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China

  • School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China

  • School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China

  • School of Management, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China

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