n.
A food product that has been enhanced with vitamins or pharmaceuticals to provide specific health benefits.
Example Citation:
"Other functional food products include higher-calcium yogurt, calcium-added ice cream, anti-oxidant enriched eggs, soy products and nutritionally enhanced sweets."
— Megan Davis, "Convenience, conviviality mark mealtime trends for future," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 2, 2000
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New words. 2013.