Food is any substance that can be consumed for nutritional value and to provide extra energy. Food is the main source of energy and of nutrition for animals, and is usually of animal or plant origin. Many countries have a recognizable cuisine, a specific set of cooking traditions and practices.
The study of food is called food science. In English, the term food is often used metaphorically or figuratively, as in food for thought.
In a broader sense, "food" can refer to anything ingested that provides energy or growth.
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