What is Medically Necessary Nutrition? A Guide to Medical Diets and Therapies
                                
                                
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                                According to the FDA, medical foods are formulated to be consumed under the supervision of a physician to manage specific diseases or conditions. This is the core of what is medically necessary nutrition, a specialized approach required when a regular diet is insufficient to meet an individual's specific health needs.