What is food?
Q: What is food?
A: Food is what people and animals eat to provide energy and nutrition in order to stay healthy. It usually comes from animals and plants, and contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, water and minerals.
Q: What are some examples of cooking utensils?
A: Examples of cooking utensils include pressure cookers, pots, frying pans, plates, knives, forks, chopsticks, spoons, bowls or sporks.
Q: How can food be processed?
A: Food can be processed at home by the cook using a cookbook or it can be changed by industrial processes (the food industry). Processed food usually contains several natural ingredients as well as food additives such as preservatives, antioxidants emulsifiers and flavor enhancers.
Q: Is vegetarianism the same as veganism?
A: No. Vegetarianism refers to not eating meat while veganism involves not eating or using any animal products.
Q: Where do people buy most of their food?
A: Most people buy their food in shops or markets but some still grow most or all of their own food. People may also buy ready-to-eat foods from street vendors or restaurants.
Q: What is an example of an ethnic food?
A: An example of an ethnic food is Mexican cuisine which has its own unique way of preparing dishes with different ingredients than other cultures.
