Special nutrition

Nutrition for particular purposes is designed to meet the specific nutritional needs or requirements of individuals with certain medical conditions or special needs. This diet is often used to treat or manage various diseases, allergies, and nutritional deficiencies or promote specific health goals such as weight loss or muscle gain.

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These include nutritional supplements, functional foods, meal replacements, special diets, nutritional regimens, and infant formulas. Food manufacturers usually prepare these products according to specific guidelines and standards. Dietary supplements, such as vitamins, minerals, or essential fatty acids, supplement the diet and provide specific nutrients. Functional foods contain additional ingredients such as fiber, antioxidants, or phytochemicals with potential health benefits, such as cholesterol-lowering products or improving digestion. Meal replacements, usually in powders, drinks, or bars, are formulated to replace regular meals within a specific nutritional regimen, such as for weight loss or energy enhancement. In this category, we also find special diets, such as a gluten-free diet for people with celiac disease, a lactose-free diet for people with lactose intolerance, or a diet with a low glycemic index for people with diabetes. Infant formulas are formulated to meet the unique nutritional needs of babies, such as formulas for babies with specific allergies or digestive problems. All these forms of nutrition for particular purposes are intended to provide balanced and targeted nutrition to individuals according to their specific needs or health conditions.