Whenever one begins talking about confections and nutraceuticals, it's useful to define terms. With confections, let's be very liberal here and define them as treats that are easily carried and fun to eat. As for nutraceuticals, Dr. Paul LaChance from Rutgers University defines them as such: "Nutraceuticals are ingredients and products that affect healthy results." Together these two form the functional foods or "better-for-you" category in which the Health, Energy and Sports Products market exists.
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