For centuries we have been using food for our well-being and health maintenance. As far back as Hippocrates (known as the father of medicine), food has been a center stone used as the good or suffering of humanity. The Bible references food and fasting, cleansing and revitalization to heal the spirit. Before the scientific discovery of synthetic pharmaceuticals, plants recovered the body and mind. Many cultures practice nutritional therapy to this day. The body recognizes food in the purest form, and food was created and grown to satisfy and nourish the body. Obesity and neurodevelopmental and mental health disorder diagnoses are astronomically more significant than prior years. Research has suggested that many underlying or chronic conditions can be attributed to inflammation in the body. Specifically, there is a greater prevalence of digestive diagnoses, gastrointestinal (GI) symptomology, and GI symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder than their typically developing peers. The purpose of this qualitative study is to determine the practices, policies, and ideologies of nutritional therapy present in the special education (SE) preschool classroom from the perspective of SE preschool teachers. Early intervention and promotion of healthy eating through teaching and modeling could positively impact students' health and development. The lack of current research in nutritional therapies and their use specifically in preschool deserves advanced exploration. Recommendations for further research include (a) expanding the current research sampling to include more special education preschools, (b) exploring the phenomena of nutrition in special education preschools from the perspective of school administration, (c) further analyzing special education preschools food programs and the individualized education program process. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]