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What is Food?
Food is any material that is consumed by an organism to sustain life. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals.
Food Sources
There are many food sources that provide vitamin A. The most common sources are animal products, such as liver, meat, and eggs. Dark green, leafy vegetables are also a good source of vitamin A. Some fruits, such as cantaloupe and apricots, are a good source of the vitamin, too.
Food obtained from plants
is called as vegetative food. Vegetative food is obtained from the plant kingdom. There are various types of vegetative food. Some of the important types of vegetative food are fruits, vegetables, grains and nuts.
Fruits are the sweet and fleshy products of a plant that are eaten as food. Vegetables are plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food. Grains are the seeds of plants that are eaten as food. Nuts are the hard, dry fruits of trees or other plants that are eaten as food.
Vegetables
are low in calories and high in fiber, which makes them a good choice for weight loss.
Vegetables are low in calories and high in fiber, which makes them a good choice for weight loss. Fiber helps keep you feeling full, so you’re less likely to overeat. Vegetables are also a good source of nutrients, including vitamins and minerals.
Food obtained from Animals
Food obtained from animals can be broken down into two categories: meat and dairy.
Meat is the flesh of an animal that has been slaughtered for human consumption. Meat can be further divided into red meat and white meat. Red meat includes beef, pork, lamb, and goat. White meat includes poultry, fish, and shellfish.
Dairy products are milk-based products that come from cows, goats, sheep, and other animals. Dairy products include milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream.