This invention relates generally to compositions and methods for managing the body mass index, the body fat percentage and/or the distribution of fat storage sites of humans and particularly to the use of food compositions for managing the body mass index, the body fat percentage and/or the distribution of fat storage sites.

This invention relates generally to compositions and methods for managing the body mass index, the body fat percentage and/or the distribution of fat storage sites of humans and particularly to the use of food compositions for managing the body mass index, the body fat percentage and/or the distribution of fat storage sites.

A composition includes a carbohydrate, which is pectin with an esterification degree less than 65%. A feed can include the composition. The composition or feed can be used for improving the feed intake pattern in animals and non-human animals or for improving the leanness of meat and other derived animal products.

A composition includes a carbohydrate, which is pectin with an esterification degree less than 65%. A feed can include the composition. The composition or feed can be used for improving the feed intake pattern in animals and non-human animals or for improving the leanness of meat and other derived animal products.

This invention relates generally to compositions and methods for combating inflammatory disease and particularly to the use of food and/or feed compositions for preventing, reducing and/or treating inflammatory disorders, diseases, or discomforts, wherein the compositions comprising at least one specific pectin.

This invention relates generally to compositions and methods for combating inflammatory disease and particularly to the use of food and/or feed compositions for preventing, reducing and/or treating inflammatory disorders, diseases, or discomforts, wherein the compositions comprising at least one specific pectin.