Definition:
food
- foodmaterial consisting essentially of protein, carbohydrate, and fat used in the body of an organism to sustain growth, repair, and vital processes and to furnish energy
- foodsubstance that is taken into the body to sustain life
- foodnourishment for the body to maintain life and growth
- foodorganic substances absorbed by plants in gaseous form or in water solution
- foodch food together with supplementary substances (as minerals, vitamins, and condiments)