In the next three years, CSM will double the number of products with a calorie reduction of 15-50+%, including ingredients that enable our customers to manufacture products with a similar calorie reduction.
The average daily calorie intake is approximately 2,300 kcal/day. Scientific studies indicate that affecting energy balance by just 100 kcal/day (less then 5% of daily calorie intake) may prevent weight gain (Hill et al.2003). Conversely, the consumption of 20 to 50 kcal/day extra during 1 year could contribute to 1 kg body weight gain (Dutch Nutrition Centre, 2007). Small, but sustained changes in energy intake and/or expenditure can make a significant difference.