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Food is anything edible; we need food and water to survive, grow, and develop.
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Food can be divided into macronutrients and micronutrients.
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You need large quantities of macronutrients, which are carbohydrates, protein, fats, and water.
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Micronutrients are needed in small quantities; these include vitamins and minerals.
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Staple foods are those eaten in larger quantities for energy, usually among people living in developing countries where food is scarce.
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Foods are either digestible or indigestible. Easily digested foods lack fiber and are often cooked. They help people with gastrointestinal disease or distress.
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Fiber is an indigestible type of carbohydrate. There are many types and sources of fiber, with the most common one being cellulose, a part of the cell wall in plants.
