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food
(fldbomacd)
a nourishing substance that is eaten or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy, or promote growth.
accessory foods
foods high in calories and low in nutritive value, often used to increase palatability of foods with higher nutritive value,
for example, gravy that is added to mashed potatoes.
functional foods
foods and food supplements marketed for presumed health benefits, such as vitamin supplements and certain herbs; called also
nutraceuticals.
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