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Nutrition, Health and Wellness : Overview

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Nestlé’s Dedication to Nutrition, Health, and Wellness
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More than 300 scientists are on staff at the Nestlé Research Center in Lausanne, Switzerland. Health and wellness top their research agenda, together accounting for three in every four projects now underway.

Over the past five years, Nestlé globally has improved nutrition in over 700 products through renovation or innovation.

Nestlé is one of the world`s largest publishers of scientific literature on infant and adult nutrition, having produced over 200 volumes in as many as 10 languages.

The Nestlé Nutrition Institute, part of the Nutrition Division of Nestlé USA, is a multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to the science of health nutrition for people of all ages. The Institute provides support to bridge the latest scientific discoveries and their application to achieving optimal nutrition.

Nestlé’s Dedication to Nutrition, Health, and Wellness

A balanced diet and physical activity are essential to a healthy lifestyle and overall personal wellness. As part of the world's largest food company, Nestlé USA recognizes the importance of providing information and products that contribute to healthy living.

In addition to a century-long, worldwide commitment to nutrition research, education, and awareness, Nestlé USA offers a wide variety of nutritious, delicious, and convenient food and beverage selections that make good living possible.

Contributing to Healthy Living

Nestlé USA offers a broad selection of products including portion- and calorie-controlled meals (such as LEAN CUISINE® entrees), low-fat or sugar-free versions of products (including NESTLÉ® Hot Cocoa Mix, BUITONI® pastas and sauces ,NESTLÉ® COFFEE-MATE® non-dairy creamer, LEAN POCKETS® brand sandwiches, NIPS® candy, and more), calcium- and vitamin-fortified products (such as NESTLÉ® NESQUIK® flavored milk), NESTLÉ® JUICY JUICE® 100% juice drinks, as well as pleasure foods such as sweet treats. To learn more about any of Nestlé USA's products, please visit Our Brands Section and become a fan of the Nestlé USA Facebook Page.

Health and Wellness in the Community

Nestlé USA extends its nutrition expertise into wide-ranging community programs and partnerships, including:

  • Partnerships with Bob Greene, author of “The Best Life Diet.”
  • Supporter and proud partner of Susan G. Komen for the Cure since 2002, raising more than two million dollars for research, education, prevention and detection programs supported by Komen.
  • Supporter and partner of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF), a national, multi-year effort designed to help reduce obesity – especially childhood obesity – by 2015.
  • Proud Supporter of Produce for Better Health Foundation and its Fruits & Veggies—More Matters® national health initiative which encourages Americans to consume more fruits and vegetables.

For more information, please download our Nutrition in Action Fact Sheet.