Meaning of the word "functional food" in English

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functional food

US /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl fuːd/
UK /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl fuːd/
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Noun

1.

food that has a potentially positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition

Example:
Yogurt with probiotics is considered a functional food.
Many fortified cereals are marketed as functional foods.
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