What is a special diet?

Question

I need it for my foods and nutrition class. I need to know the definition of a special diet, and also types as well.

Answer 1

A diet for someone with a health issue. Overweight person would have a low fat diet. Diabetics for example need a special diet if they don't want to take insulin. People with heart disease have special diets. Someone with high blood pressure would be on a low sodium diet (sodium = salt).