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Specialized Nutrition Products in Pediatric Medical Care: Clinical Applications, Formulation, Regulation, and Future Directions

  • Robert D. Murray1
  • Matthew D. Teegarden2
  • Andie Lee Gonzalez2
  • Mary Beth Arensberg3
  • John T. Stutts2
  1. 1Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
  2. 2Abbott Nutrition, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, OH 43219, USA
  3. 3Nutrition Policy Insights, LLC, Columbus, OH 43016, USA
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Abstract

Specialized nutrition products are often used as a component of nutrition care across a spectrum of acute and chronic pediatric medical conditions. These products differ from conventional foods due to their clinical purpose, composition, and context of use, yet these distinguishing characteristics are rarely discussed collectively. The objective of this narrative review is to provide an interdisciplinary overview of specialized pediatric nutrition products, including their clinical applications, formulation considerations, regulatory environment, and future opportunities for innovation and evidence generation. These products are specially formulated and processed to provide nutrition support for vulnerable children during critical periods of growth and development. At the same time, they are subject to specialized and complex regulations. Globally, there is increased interest in the role of food formulation and processing in childhood nutrition. As policy landscapes evolve, attention should be given to specialized pediatric nutrition products to ensure continued availability and support for future research and innovations that benefit pediatric growth, development, and health outcomes.

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@article{murray2026specialized,
  title = {{Specialized Nutrition Products in Pediatric Medical Care: Clinical Applications, Formulation, Regulation, and Future Directions}},
  author = {Robert D. Murray and Matthew D. Teegarden and Andie Lee Gonzalez and Mary Beth Arensberg and John T. Stutts},
  journal = {Nutrients},
  year = {2026},
  month = oct,
  doi = {10.3390/nu18193298},
  url = {https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/PMC13666675},
  note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Specialized Nutrition Products in Pediatric Medical Care: Clinical Applications, Formulation, Regulation, and Future Directions
AU  - Robert D. Murray
AU  - Matthew D. Teegarden
AU  - Andie Lee Gonzalez
AU  - Mary Beth Arensberg
AU  - John T. Stutts
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/01
JO  - Nutrients
DO  - 10.3390/nu18193298
UR  - https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/PMC13666675
AB  - Specialized nutrition products are often used as a component of nutrition care across a spectrum of acute and chronic pediatric medical conditions. These products differ from conventional foods due to their clinical purpose, composition, and context of use, yet these distinguishing characteristics are rarely discussed collectively. The objective of this narrative review is to provide an interdisciplinary overview of specialized pediatric nutrition products, including their clinical applications, formulation considerations, regulatory environment, and future opportunities for innovation and evidence generation. These products are specially formulated and processed to provide nutrition support for vulnerable children during critical periods of growth and development. At the same time, they are subject to specialized and complex regulations. Globally, there is increased interest in the role of food formulation and processing in childhood nutrition. As policy landscapes evolve, attention should be given to specialized pediatric nutrition products to ensure continued availability and support for future research and innovations that benefit pediatric growth, development, and health outcomes.
SN  - 2072-6643
ER  -