Food is an essential part of life, and there are many words used to describe it. A MORSEL is a small amount of food, usually eaten as a snack. DINNER is the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening. CHUCK is a term for ground beef or pork. SUPPLIES are items that are necessary for a particular purpose, such as food SUPPLIES. COOKING is the process of preparing food by using heat. PROVISIONS are SUPPLIES of food and other goods, especially for a journey. WEB is a network of interconnected strands, such as a spider WEB. FAST is to abstain from eating food, usually for religious reasons. SOUL is a type of food that originated in the southern United States. CHOW is a Chinese term for food. COMA is a state of deep unconsciousness caused by illness or injury. Eats is a slang term for food. FARE is the food and drink provided on a journey. GRUB is a slang term for food. MEAT is the flesh of animals used as food. Intake is the amount of food or drink taken into the body. TOMATO is a red, juicy fruit used in COOKING. VIANDS are prepared dishes of food. ALIMENT is food that provides nourishment. EDIBLES are food that can be eaten. VICTUALS are food and drink, especially when prepared for consumption. NUTRITION is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. Nutriments are substances that provide nourishment. SUSTENANCE is food and other necessities of life. Batter-fried chicken is a dish consisting of chicken pieces that have been coated in batter and fried.