Fig. 1
FSMP classification system in China. Superscript lowercase letter a (a) indicates the following: FSMP: formula foods that are specially processed and formulated to meet the special needs for nutrients or diets of people with limited eating, digestion, and absorption disorders, metabolic disorders, or specific disease states. Such products should be consumed alone or in combination with other foods under the guidance of a doctor or clinical dietitian. Superscript lowercase letter b (b) indicates the following: whole-nutrient FSMP (standardized): can be used as a single source of nutrition to meet the nutritional needs of the target population. Superscript lowercase letter c (c) indicates the following: whole-nutrient FSMP (disease specified): can be used as a single nutritional source to meet the nutritional needs of the target population diagnosed with specific diseases or medical conditions. Superscript lowercase letter d (d) indicates the following: nonwhole-nutrient FSMP: can meet part of the nutritional needs of the target population but is not suitable for use as a single source of nutrition