| food poisoning | The development of gastroenteritis secondary to the consumption of bacteria or their toxic byproducts. Onset of symptoms may occur anywhere from 30 minutes to 12 hours after the ingestion of the tainted foodstuffs. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| food preferences | The selection of one food over another. (12 Dec 1998) |
| food preservatives | Substances capable of inhibiting, retarding or arresting the process of fermentation, acidification or other deterioration of foods. (12 Dec 1998) |
| food-processing industry | The productive enterprises concerned with food processing. (12 Dec 1998) |
| food service, hospital | Hospital department that manages and supervises the dietary program in accordance with the patients' requirements. (12 Dec 1998) |
| food services | Functions, equipment, and facilities concerned with the preparation and distribution of ready-to-eat food. (12 Dec 1998) |
| food technology | The application of knowledge to the food industry. (12 Dec 1998) |
| legislation, food | Laws and regulations concerned with industrial processing and marketing of foods. (12 Dec 1998) |