Food serves several essential functions in the body, including providing ___ and ___.

Energy and nutrients

True or False: Food choices are solely determined by personal taste and have no influence from cultural factors.

False. Food choices are influenced by cultural preferences, personal tastes, dietary restrictions, and more.

Fill in the blanks: Edible foods include fruits like ___ and vegetables like ___.

Apples; carrots

What are the three main categories of nutrients provided by food?

Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats

Riddle: I am a staple food, often found in a bowl or on a plate, made from grains, and loved around the world. What am I?

Rice

Food availability is influenced by factors such as ___, ___, and ___.

Production; distribution; economic factors

Fill in the blank: Dairy products include milk, cheese, and ___.

Yogurt

Certain parts of plants may be toxic. Name one edible part and one potentially toxic part.

Edible part: fruits; Toxic part: seeds

True or False: All raw foods are safe to eat.

False. Some raw foods, like green potatoes, can be toxic.

Fill in the blank: Spoiled or moldy foods can cause ___ if consumed.

Illness

Fill in the blank: Raw or unripe foods can contain ___ that make them inedible.

Toxins

What types of non-food items should generally be avoided in consumption?

Plastic, metal, and paper