Question

What are the main sources of food? Name some food items from these sources?

Answer 1

Food:

It is any nutritious component consumed by humans to maintain life and growth.

The main sources of food:

1. On earth, the prime source of food for all living organisms comes from plants.
2. Humans rely upon both animals and plants as the source of their food.
3. The food sources from both plants and animals provide nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, fats, and minerals.
4. The food items one obtains from plants are cereals, pulses, spices, dry fruits, vegetables, fruits, etc.
5. The food items one obtains from animals are cheese, milk, curd, chicken, eggs, fish, etc.