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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 ]
Non Toxic Living
Poisoning :: Conditions and Diseases
Toxic Plants :: Poisoning
Commercial Pet Food :: Nutrition
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Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Stay up-to-date with the College of Veterinary Medicine with the Vet Gazette.
What Makes a Happy Cow?
Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Oregon State University dairy cows are sporting a fashionable new orange accessorythat is designed to gather a variety of information on the cows' movements, which will allow researchers to learn which conditions, including food, surroundings and density of cows put together, make them the happiest. <img class="thumb" src="http://oregonstate.edu/enewsletter/images/happycow.jpg" alt="Photo of Cow" title="OSU Makes Cows Happy" />
Check out the Vet Gazette
Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Stay up-to-date on news in the College of Veterinary Medicine!
Pet Day 2009 is Coming!
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Oregon State's College of Veterinary Medicine is pleased to host its 22nd annual Pet Day and Open House on May 2. Check it out! <img class="thumb" src="http://oregonstate.edu/enewsletter/images/petday2009.jpg" alt="Pet Day logo" title="College of Veterinary Medicine hosts Pet Day" />
Oregon State Researchers Monitoring Potential Spread of Fungal Disease
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700
A fungal organism called Cryptococcus gattii, which caused a disease outbreak among humans and animals on Vancouver Island 10 years ago, may be showing signs of emerging in other areas of the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon, say pathologists at OSU.
OSU Researcher to Work with Marion County Youths on Vet Med Project
Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800
Elementary students at Marion and Turner schools in Marion County will have the opportunity to learn about the intestinal physiology of a llama, examine a freeze-dried horse leg, compare the differences between a veterinarian and a medical doctor, and help conduct an exam on a dog.
Cats Milk May Cause Diarrhea - Many cats and dogs should not drink milk.
Meta Description: [ Many cats and dogs should not drink milk. ]
Aflatoxin in Peanuts - Provet healthcare information article on aflatoxin toxicity in birds, dogs and small mammals.
Caffeine Poisoning - ProVet healthcare information article on caffiene poisoning by coffee, tea and chocolate in dogs and cats.
Chocolate and Caffeine - Sources, signs, immediate care, and veterinarian care of an exposure to a toxin known as chocolate or caffeine.
Meta Description: [ Sources, signs, immediate care, and veterinarian care of an exposure to a toxin known as chocolate or caffeine. ]
Chocolate Poisoning - ProVet health care information article on chocolate poisoning in dogs and cats.
Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs - Toxicity of various forms of chocolate and cacao, symptoms, and treatment advice.
Meta Description: [ First Aid for Pets, Children and Emergency Family Preparedness - Apogee Communications Group. ]
Chocolate Toxicity - About.com article on chocolate toxicity in dogs, cats and other animals.
Meta Description: [ Chocolate Toxicity - Veterinary Medicine ]
Chocolate Toxicity In Animals - Article on the signs, diagnosis, treatments, and prognosis for chocolate toxicity in animals.
Meta Description: [ Although chocolate is one of our favourite treats, it contains a substance that is toxic to animals. Poisoning is common in dogs because of their habit of rapid consumption, but may also affect cats and other pets. ]
Chocolate Toxicity Table - Veterinary Support Personnel Network handout which provides charts of exactly how much of which kind of chocolate ingested, when compared to the body weight of the pet, will likely result in aq certain severity of clinical signs.
Meta Description: [ VSPN Handout, Submitted by Stephanie Coryell, July, 2001 ]
Human Foods that Poison Pets - Petalia article on garlic, onion, chocolate and macadamia nut toxicities in pets.
Meta Description: [ Feeding pets food that we enjoy is not only wrong, it can also be fatal. There are some foodstuffs that humans relish which cause illness and death if eaten by pets. ]
Rat and Mouse Gazette: Chocolate Toxicity? - Article discusses the lack of toxicity of chocolate in rats, as compared the proven toxicity in dogs.
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