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Food is any substance, usually comprised primarily of carbohydrates, fats, and/or proteins, that can be consumed by animals (including humans) for nutrition or pleasure. Almost all foods are of plant or animal origin. Many cultures have a recognizable cuisine, a specific set of cooking traditions, preferences, 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.
Human eating habits
Historical development
Humans are omnivorous animals that can consume both plant and animal products. Evidence suggests that early humans employed hunter-gatherer techniques as their primary method of food collection. This involves combining stationary plant and fungal food sources (such as fruits, grains, roots, and mushrooms) with mobile animals which must be hunted and killed in order to be consumed. Additionally, it is believed that humans have used fire to prepare food prior to eating since their divergence from Homo erectus, possibly even earlier. More on [ Food ]
Nutrition :: Health
Food and Drink :: Consumer Information
Safety :: Cooking
Food Safety :: Food Science
Food and Drink :: Environment
Criticisms of Dairy Products :: Veganism
Health Concerns :: Criticisms of Meat Eating
New drug being tested in Africa for river blindness
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0000
1 July 2009 -- The clinical trial of a drug that could eliminate river blindness is being launched in three African countries. Also known as onchocerciasis, this disease is one of the leading infectious causes of blindness across Africa.
Working relationship between the Russian Federation and WHO strengthened
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0000
26 June 2009 -- Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of WHO, today met Mr Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, during an official visit to the country. The visit has seen the strengthening of the working relationship between the Russian Federation and WHO.
Call to protect hospitals, schools from impact of disasters
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0000
18 June 2009 -- WHO and UNICEF today called on governments to strengthen risk reduction measures so that health and education systems are able to cope with disasters.
WHO welcomes sanofi-aventis's donation of vaccine
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:15:00 -0000
17 June 2009 -- WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan has welcomed the announcement by sanofi-aventis to donate 100 million doses of vaccine against the pandemic H1N1 2009 virus.
Pedestrians, cyclists among main road traffic crash victims
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0000
15 June 2009 -- The first global assessment of road safety finds that almost half of the estimated 1.27 million people who die in road traffic crashes every year are pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists. While progress has been made towards protecting people in cars, the needs of these vulnerable groups of road users are not being met.
Greater equity in health should be a progress indicator
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0000
15 June 2009 -- Greater equity in the health status of populations, within and between countries, should be regarded as a key measure of how we are making progress, said WHO Director-eneral Dr Margaret Chan today, speaking at the UN Headquarters in New York.
BBC - Farmed Salmon Contaminated - Aquaculture practice of concentrating feed from other ocean fish, provided to farmed salmon contain high levels of PCB's, according to research.
Meta Description: [ Some farmed salmon contain high levels of potentially dangerous man-made chemicals, according to research. ]
Biodevastation2000 - Non-profit movement that aims to stop all forms of genetic engineering on food and limit the power government has over the food economic system.
Campaign for Real (Raw) Milk - Advocates the consumption of clean, unpasteurized, whole milk, and additive-free organic dairy products. Find out how to get raw milk and read articles on the health benefits of raw milk.
Meta Description: [ A CAMPAIGN FOR REAL MILK: Consumption of clean, unpasteurized, whole milk, and additive-free organic dairy products from old fashioned pasture-fed cows confers excellent health and promotes ecologically friendly farming. ]
Fast Food for a Fast World - US fast food revenues exceed higher education, personal computers, and software. US spends more on fast food than any other entertainment activity combined. Article from Rolling Stone magazine.
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Food Irradiation - Issues and concerns regarding the practice of irradiating food to kill germs.
Foundation for Food Irradiation Education - Organization that provides informative information and strives to improve communications about food irradiation to the public via the industry, media, and academia.
Meta Description: [ The Foundation for Food Irradiation Education (FFIE) is a member-supported organization managed in Canada and hosted in the United States. Its purpose is to provide factual and informative information and to improve communications about food irradiation to the public, the industry, media and acad... ]
HingePin - Brings together research from indexed journals in environmental medicine, clinical ecology, toxicology, molecular biology, and genetics to provide a new framework for understanding nourishment. Intended as a sourcebook as well as a teaching tool.
Meta Description: [ This book/textbook ]
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Irradiation - How Safe Is Your Dinner? - Good Housekeeping article on the pros and cons of food irradiation, including recent FDA decisions and the debate over labeling for consumers.
Meta Description: [ Irradiation kills lethal bacteria in food and keeps it fresher longer. How to balance the pros and cons of a technique. ]
Ladies Home Journal on Nutrition - Features facts to help you eat healthy and control your food intake.
Meta Description: [ Nutrition information from Ladies' Home Journal Online ]
Microwaved Food: The Dangers - Reviews evidence suggesting that microwaving food destroys nutrients and makes certain substances toxic, leading to adverse health effects.
Meta Description: [ Microwave cooking is killing you! Learn about the unknown health problems associated with eating microwaved food ]
Organic Consumers Organization - For the labeling of genetically engineered, biotech, GMO, and Novel food. Also encourages organic food and pesticide reduction. Advocates concern about the dangers of food irradiation. A clearinghouse for activists.
Meta Description: [ Research and Action Center for the Organic, Buy local, and Fair trade movements. ]
Parents Jury Rates Children's Foods - The Children's Food Awards spotlight the foods and drinks that The Parents Jury considers to be not only the healthiest for their children, but also the most unhealthy.
Meta Description: [ SUSPENDED BY SUSP. CONTROL PANEL ]
Social Issues Research Centre - Provides research and reporting on food, health, and other lifestyle matters, and campaigns against scares.
Meta Description: [ The Social Issues Research Centre was established to conduct research and promote debate on all aspects of lifestyles and social behaviour. SIRC aims to provide new insights on current social and cultural trends, and to present a balanced perspective on key social issues. ]
Tartrazine - Foods in which it occurs and links to articles on health problems it causes.
Meta Description: [ This is an information resource site for those with sensitivity to Yellow Dye #5, also known as Tartrazine. ]
True Food Organization - Activist site sponsored by GreenPeace focusing on organic food. Includes extensive information and links.
Weston A. Price Foundation - Information on the benefits of nutrient-dense foods and the foundation's agenda in the areas of education and research; articles on specific foods such as soy products.
Meta Description: [ Your source for independent and accurate information on diet and health. We support traditional foodways, organic farming, pastured livestock, truth in labeling, prepared parenting, nurturing therapies, access to clean certified raw milk and a ban on soy infant formula. ]
World Food Safety Organisation - Aims to provide food safety professionals with a neutral forum for the exchange of ideas and experience.
Foundation for Food Irradiation Education - Organization that provides informative information and strives to improve communications about food irradiation to the public via the industry, media, and academia.
Meta Description: [ The Foundation for Food Irradiation Education (FFIE) is a member-supported organization managed in Canada and hosted in the United States. Its purpose is to provide factual and informative information and to improve communications about food irradiation to the public, the industry, media and acad... ]
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