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Title: Low calorie nutritional compositions for maintaining metabolic balance

Author
item McHugh, Tara
item Olson, Donald
item AMES, BRUCE - Children'S Hospital Oakland Research Institute
item SHIGENAGA, MARK - Children'S Hospital Oakland Research Institute
item MCCANN, JOYCE - Children'S Hospital Oakland Research Institute
item SNYDER, MICHELE - Children'S Hospital Oakland Research Institute

Submitted to: Patent Application
Publication Type: Pct (patent Cooperation Treaty)
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/7/2011
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary: The present invention provides nutritional compositions {for example, sensorially acceptable nutritional compositions) that comprise a fruit component, a fiber component, and a micronutrient component. Also provided are methods of making and using the nutritional compositions.

Technical Abstract: This invention provides unique, sensorially acceptable formulations for bars which can be used to improve metabolic balance in humans. These bars contain three main components: a fruit component, a fiber component and a micronutrient component. Together these components work together to provide multiple nutritional benefits. Also provided are processes for manufacturing the bars using these formulations.