An examination of the nutrient content and on-package marketing of novel beverages
Changing regulatory approaches to fortification in Canada have enabled the expansion of the novel beverage market, but the nutritional implications of these new products are poorly understood. This study assessed the micronutrient composition of energy drinks, vitamin waters, and novel juices sold in Canadian supermarkets, and critically examined their on-package marketing at 2 time points: 2010–2011, when they were regulated as Natural Health Products, and 2014, when they fell under food regulations.