Food is any sort of element consumed to supply dietary support for the body. It is almost always of plant or animal origin, and possesses essential nutrients, such as for instance sugars, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals. The element is absorbed by an living thing and assimilated by the organism's tissue in order to produce energy, maintain life, or stimulate growth.
In the past, people secured foods through many methods including: hunting and gathering, and agriculture. Nowadays, a lot of the food consumed by the entire world population is supplied by the meals industry.