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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    “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.”
    —Bible: New Testament, Luke 3:11.

    John the Baptist.

    “The office of the prince and that of the writer are defined and assigned as follows: the nobleman gives rank to the written work, the writer provides food for the prince.”
    —Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)