FOOD

Food

Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals. The substance is ingested by an organism and assimilated by the organism's cells in an effort to produce energy, maintain life, or stimulate growth.

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food

Noun

  1. Any substance that is or can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.
  2. A foodstuff.
  3. Anything intended to supply energy or nourishment of an entity or idea.


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