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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 ]
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.
Excitotoxins.info - News on toxic side effects and health dangers of aspartame, MSG and more. Includes articles, news summaries and resources.
Food Additives Guide - Contains information about the purposes and commercial use of hundreds of food additives.
GrokFood - Food Additives Database - Comprehensive database of food additives. Includes full text of federal regulations governing the use of substances added to the food supply in the United States.
Guide to Food Additives - Food additive codes with notes on allergies, health issues and additive usage.
Meta Description: [ food additives - You probably consume some every day, but have you ever wondered what the numbers stand for and what they do to you? Find out now!! ]
Lactose.co.uk: Food Additives - Lists in number order all food additives used as colours, preservatives, enhancers, antioxidants, and emulsifiers. Names those to avoid and banned in certain countries.
Meta Description: [ Lactose intolerance and milk allergies are very common but remain underestimated. This is a comprehensive guide about these conditions and about Irritable Bowel Syndrome. We discuss their symptoms, treatments, causes, and genetics. Guidance about hidden milk products, calcium supplements and requ... ]
Olean Brand Olestra - Has information and uses for the popular fat free food additive. Contains links to other commercial nutrition sites.
Meta Description: [ The foremost authority for information about Olean and olestra. Get all the facts about Olean brand olestra, the new no-calorie cooking oil that adds no fat to your favorite snacks. ]
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Shenyuan Foodstuff - Established in August of 1993 and engaged specially in producing products of soybean protein.
Stop Labeling Lies - The purpose of this web site is to put a stop to food labels containing false information and the misleading marketing campaigns which often accompany them.
Meta Description: [ The purpose of this web site is to put a stop to food labels containing false information and the misleading marketing campaigns which often accompany them, such as products which falsely claim to treat anthrax, food products which claim to follow organic food standards, and dairy producers whic... ]
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Tartrazine: A Real Yellow Menace - An article on health problems associated with tartrazine, the food coloring Yellow #5. Also has a guestbook with consumer experiences, an email list, and links to resources.
The Truth in Labeling Campaign - Focuses on the issue of monosodium glutamate in food and drugs, which some people consider is causing their health symptoms.
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