Special foods.

Special foods include all foods that have been modified to meet either a real or perceived health need. They include enriched foods which are so readily available that they are generally no longer considered special foods. More recently, calorie-reduced, carbohydrate-reduced, low-fat, high fiber and other types of modified foods have been introduced to the market in response to several sets of dietary guidelines which recommend specific dietary changes for the general public. More specialized food products for people with prescribed diets or food allergies are not as readily available. The Specialty Food Shop in Toronto is attempting to supply both the need for very special foods and information for their use.