Food
is any substance that can be consumed, including liquid
drinks. 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.
A beverage is a drink specifically prepared for human
consumption. Beverages almost always largely consist
of water. Water is essential for living, significantly
more so than food. Death will usually occur after
1 week without any liquids but humans have been known
to survive some months without food. |
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