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'''Food''' is any substance, composed of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbohydrate carbohydrates], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water water], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat fats] and/or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein proteins], that is either eaten or drunk by any [[animal]], including [[humans]], for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrition nutrition] or [[pleasure]].  Items considered food may be sourced from plants, animals or another kingdom such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fungus fungus]. Although many [[human]] [[cultures]] sought food items through [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter-gatherer hunting and gathering], today most [[cultures]] use farming, ranching, and fishing, with hunting, foraging  and other [[methods]] of a local nature included but playing a minor role.

'''Food''' is any substance, composed of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbohydrate carbohydrates], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water water], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat fats] and/or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein proteins], that is either eaten or drunk by any [[animal]], including [[humans]], for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrition nutrition] or [[pleasure]].  Items considered food may be sourced from plants, animals or another kingdom such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fungus fungus]. Although many [[human]] [[cultures]] sought food items through [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter-gatherer hunting and gathering], today most [[cultures]] use farming, ranching, and fishing, with hunting, foraging  and other [[methods]] of a local nature included but playing a minor role.

Many [[traditions]] have a recognizable [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine cuisine], a specific set of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooking cooking] traditions using various spices or combinations of flavors [[unique]] to that [[culture]]. Other [[differences]] include preferences (hot or cold, spicy etc), and [[practices]], the [[study]] of which is known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastronomy gastronomy]. Many [[cultures]] have diversified their foods by means of [[preparation]], cooking [[methods]] and manufacturing. This also includes a [[complex]] food trade which helps the cultures to [[economically]] survive by-way-of food, not just by consumption. Some popular [[types]] of ethnic foods include [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_cuisine Italian], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_cuisine French], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_cuisine Japanese], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_cuisine Chinese], American, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_cuisine Thai] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_cuisine Indian]. Various [[cultures]] throughout the world [[study]] the dietary [[analysis]] of food [[habits]]. While evolutionarily speaking, as opposed to culturally, humans are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omnivore omnivores], [[religion]] and social constructs such as [[morality]], activism or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmentalism environmentalism] will often affect which foods they will consume. Food is eaten and typically enjoyed through the sense of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Senses#Smell.2C_Taste.2C_and_Touch taste], the [[perception]] of flavor from eating and drinking. Certain tastes are more enjoyable for evolutionary [[purposes]] while others are not.

Many [[traditions]] have a recognizable [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine cuisine], a specific set of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooking cooking] traditions using various spices or combinations of flavors [[unique]] to that [[culture]]. Other [[differences]] include preferences (hot or cold, spicy etc), and [[practices]], the [[study]] of which is known as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastronomy gastronomy]. Many [[cultures]] have diversified their foods by means of [[preparation]], cooking [[methods]] and manufacturing. This also includes a [[complex]] food trade which helps the cultures to [[economically]] survive by-way-of food, not just by consumption. Some popular [[types]] of ethnic foods include [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_cuisine Italian], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_cuisine French], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_cuisine Japanese], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_cuisine Chinese], American, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_cuisine Thai] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_cuisine Indian]. Various [[cultures]] throughout the world [[study]] the dietary [[analysis]] of food [[habits]]. While evolutionarily speaking, as opposed to culturally, humans are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omnivore omnivores], [[religion]] and social constructs such as [[morality]], activism or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmentalism environmentalism] will often affect which foods they will consume. Food is eaten and typically enjoyed through the sense of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Senses#Smell.2C_Taste.2C_and_Touch taste], the [[perception]] of flavor from eating and drinking. Certain tastes are more enjoyable for evolutionary [[purposes]] while others are not.

<center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of '''''[[Nutrition]]''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Nutrition '''''this link'''''].</center>

<center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of '''''[[Nutrition]]''''', follow [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Nutrition '''''this link'''''].</center>

In popular culture, the production of mass food production, specifically meats such as chicken and beef, has come under fire from various documentaries documenting the mass slaughter and poor treatment of [[animals]], most recently [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food,_Inc Food, Inc], often for easier revenues from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporate_farming large corporations]. Along with a current [[trend]] towards environmentalism, people in Western culture have had an increasing trend towards [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumerism consumerism] which is the use of herbal supplements, foods for a specific [[group]] of [[person]] (such as dieters, women or [[athletes]]), the use of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functional_foods functional foods] (fortified foods, such as omega-3 eggs), and a more ethnically diverse diet.[2]

In popular culture, the production of mass food production, specifically meats such as chicken and beef, has come under fire from various documentaries documenting the mass slaughter and poor treatment of [[animals]], most recently [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food,_Inc Food, Inc], often for easier revenues from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corporate_farming large corporations]. Along with a current [[trend]] towards environmentalism, people in Western culture have had an increasing trend towards [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumerism consumerism] which is the use of herbal supplements, foods for a specific [[group]] of [[person]] (such as dieters, women or [[athletes]]), the use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Functional_foods functional foods] (fortified foods, such as omega-3 eggs), and a more ethnically diverse diet.[2]

Foods that spoil easily, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meats meats], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dairy dairy] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seafood seafood], must be prepared a certain way as to not contaminate the people for whom they are prepared. As such, the general rule of thumb is that cold foods (such as dairy products) should be kept cold and hot foods (such as soup) should be kept hot until storage. Cold meats, such as chicken, that are to be cooked should not be placed at room temperature for thawing, at the risk of dangerous bacterial growth, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmonella salmonella] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._coli E. coli].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food]

Foods that spoil easily, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meats meats], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dairy dairy] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seafood seafood], must be prepared a certain way as to not contaminate the people for whom they are prepared. As such, the general rule of thumb is that cold foods (such as dairy products) should be kept cold and hot foods (such as soup) should be kept hot until storage. Cold meats, such as chicken, that are to be cooked should not be placed at room temperature for thawing, at the risk of dangerous bacterial growth, such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmonella salmonella] or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._coli E. coli].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food]

==See also==

==See also==

*'''''[[Nutrition]]'''''

*'''''[[Nutrition]]'''''

[[Category: Health]]

[[Category: Health]]

[[Category: General Reference]]

[[Category: General Reference]]