Formulation, Standardization, and Nutritional Evaluation of a Sustainable, Nutrient-Dense Health Mix as a Meal Substitute for Industrial Workforce Health

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The study of the research is to create a nutrient-rich health mix as a sustainable food replacement for industrial workers, who are subjected to high physical exertion. The study is conducted in two phases: the development of a standardized formulation based on essential nutrients and the analysis of sustainability factors, such as costeffectiveness, shelf life, raw material sourcing, and environmental impact. 500 industrial workers of Tamil Nadu were chosen for the purpose of the study, and secondary data on comparable meal substitutes were used. The health mix formulated provides the protein and fat content but shows minor variations in carbohydrates and the content of micronutrients. The cost of this product is less as compared to available substitutes (INR 20 per serving). It has a shelf life longer than other substitutes (12 months) with environmental friendly packing. Savings secondary data would reflect a higher score of overall satisfaction on the health mix over the substitutes. In conclusion, the health mix above is an affordable, sustainable, and nutritionally balanced alternative for industrial workers that could answer nutritional gaps and environmental concerns associated with traditional meal substitutes