What describes foods improved for nutritional quality by adding or removing components?

Nutritionally modified foods refer to products that have been altered specifically to improve their nutritional value. This can be achieved by adding beneficial nutrients, such as vitamins or minerals, or by reducing components that might be considered less healthy, like saturated fats or sugars. The goal is to enhance the overall nutrient profile of the food, making it more beneficial for consumer health.

This term encompasses a broad range of alterations that focus on the nutritional aspects of food. While other terms might refer to specific processes—such as fortification, which usually involves adding nutrients to foods that may not naturally contain them—nutritionally modified foods cover a wider spectrum of modifications aimed at improving health.

In contrast, enhanced foods and modified foods can have broader meanings and may not necessarily imply a deliberate improvement in nutritional content. Fortified foods specifically relate to the process of adding nutrients, but do not encompass the removal of unhealthy components or other types of nutritional modifications that might be included in a more holistic view of nutritional improvement.