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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 [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.

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 [http://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 [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.

<center>For lessons on the related [[topic]] of '''''[[Nutrition]]''''', follow [http://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 [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]