health-related claim structure/function claim Structure/function claims describe the role of a nutrient or dietary ingredient intended to affect normal structure or function in humans, for example, "calcium builds strong bones". In addition, they may characterize the means by which a nutrient or dietary ingredient acts to maintain such structure or function, for example, "fiber maintains bowel regularity," or "antioxidants maintain cell integrity,"or they may describe general well-being from consumption of a nutrient or dietary ingredient. [http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/LabelClaims/StructureFunctionClaims/default.htm] article 13 health claims (european commission) nutrient function claim (codex alimentarius) requires discussion