what is dietetic foods
Diet food. A low fat child's meal from Burger King, with apple fries replacing fried potato chips, and a serving of macaroni and cheese as its main dish. Diet food (or dietetic food) refers to any food or beverage whose recipe is altered to reduce fat, carbohydrates, and/or sugar in order to make it part of a weight loss program or diet. Such foods are usually intended to assist in weight loss or a change in body type, although bodybuilding supplements are designed to aid in gaining weight or muscle.