Benjamin was preparing a powerpoint on food additives for his class. he has asked for your . benjamin does not understand the differences between enriched and fortified foods. how would you explain the difference to him? there is no difference between the two terms. enriched foods have nutrients added that are not naturally present and enriched foods and fortified foods add back nutrients that are lost in processing. enriched foods have added back nutrients that are lost in processing and fortified foods add nutrients that are not naturally present. enriched foods have to be approved by the fda and fortified foods have to be approved by the usda.