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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Famous quotes containing the word food:

    “To say that a work of art is good, but incomprehensible to the majority of men, is the same as saying of some kind of food that it is very good but that most people can’t eat it.”
    —Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910)

    “Now John wore clothing of camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.”
    —Bible: New Testament, Matthew 3:4.