Components of the usual diet that may provide health benefits beyond basic nutrients.
Examples of functional foods include soy, nuts, chocolate, and cranberries (From NCCAM
Backgrounder, March 2004, p3)
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
do not confuse with FOOD, FORTIFIED; FOOD, FORMULATED; FOOD ADDITIVES; or DIETARY
SUPPLEMENTS; coordinate IM with specific nutrient if relevant (IM)