It is one of the important daily needs of a person, animal and plants as it gives us energy to work,play,think etc. It keeps us strong and healthy allows us to grow and without food anyone cant survive for a long time. Plants make their own food and give food for animals and human beings. Depends on the intake of food a persons thinking, behaviour also changes. Customs and religions also play a role in the food we eat. Vegetarians eat only fruits, vegetables, all varieties available and are a little sober in their behaviour and have a compassionate thinking. Non vegetarians eat killing animals. The requirement of food intake varies as per sex, age, kind of life he leads. Green leafy vegetable, milk, proteins, cereals form a healthy food. One should not over eat food however tasty it is. Food contains nutrients organic and inorganic. Inorganic are water and minerals. One should have a balanced diet or it will make him loose weight, become weak. Lack of nutrients one can also develop health problems. Food with lots of fat content are concentrated source. They are reserve energy source in us whereas carbohydrates are fuel foods. Indian homes in their food have a lot of medicinal value ingredients. Have a balanced food.