HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Medical foods are specially formulated for persons with specific needs. These foods are intended to meet the specific dietary needs of a disease or condition. These foods are subject to the general food and safety labeling, must be used only with a doctor’s prescription.

Detailed explanation-2: -Medical foods are foods that are specially formulated and intended for the dietary management of a disease that has distinctive nutritional needs that cannot be met by normal diet alone.

Detailed explanation-3: -Food for special medical purposes is used to manage the diets of people with certain diseases, disorders or medical conditions. These special foods are intended for people whose nutritional requirements cannot be met by normal foods.