Food and drink
Food and Drink
Food and drink (pronunciation: /fuːd ænd drɪŋk/) are substances consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. They are usually of plant or animal origin and contain essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals.
Etymology
The term "food" comes from the Old English fōda, which is derived from the Germanic *fōdō meaning "food" or "feeding". The term "drink" comes from the Old English drincan, which is derived from the Germanic *drinkaną meaning "to drink".
Related Terms
- Nutrition: The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.
- Diet (nutrition): The sum of food consumed by a person or other organism.
- Meal: An eating occasion that takes place at a certain time and includes prepared food.
- Beverage: A type of liquid which is specifically prepared for human consumption.
- Cuisine: A style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment.
- Cooking: The art, technology, science and craft of preparing food for consumption.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Food and drink
- Wikipedia's article - Food and drink
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