Enriched vs. Fortified - What's the Difference?

Tell me you are as confused as I am when reading the nutritional claims plastered on everything from cereal to crackers. What do all the buzz words mean, anyway? Like "enriched." And "fortified."

This one, I think I've got all figured out. Here's the scoop: Enriched means adding back nutrients that were lost during food processing. When wheat is refined, for example, B vitamins disappear. Then they are added back to white flour. Fortified means adding nutrients that were never before present. Take milk. It's fortified with vitamin D to help your body absorb milk's calcium and phosphorus -- but vitamin D doesn't naturally occur in milk.

Next time you're combing the aisles of your local food shop, try to spot some of these words and see just how they pertain to your favorite healthy products. Understanding what they mean just might help you make some nutritious choices.