Is Food Considered a Supplement? The Regulatory and Nutritional Difference
                                
                                
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                                According to the FDA, dietary supplements are intended to add to or supplement the diet, and they are legally and functionally distinct from conventional food. So, is food considered a supplement? The short answer is no, but the long answer involves understanding complex regulatory definitions, labeling requirements, and biological processes that differentiate the two.