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Definition of Health food
1. Noun. Any natural or prepared food popularly believed to promote good health.
Medical Definition of Health food
1. A non-medical term defined by the lay public as a food that has little or no preservatives, which has not undergone major processing, enrichment or refinement and which may be grown without pesticides. Health foods have been attributed with the ability to prevent the development of diseases, slow the aging process, and prolong life. (12 Dec 1998)