Ask the Expert: Medical Foods / Food for Special Dietary Use

An often misunderstood term, a “Medical Food”, as defined in (21 U.S.C. 360ee(b)(3)) is “a food which is formulated to be consumed or administered enterally under the supervision of a physician and which is intended for the specific dietary management of a disease or condition for which distinctive nutritional requirements, based on recognized scientific principles, are established by medical evaluation.” But what does this mean and when would the Medical Food designation apply to your unique situation?

Dr. George A. Burdock answers questions about Medical Foods and Foods for Special Dietary Use during our live "Ask the Expert."

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