What is nutrition and what are the main methods of culinary processing of food products?

1. Nutrition refers to the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. 2. The main methods of culinary processing of food products include boiling, frying, baking, steaming, grilling, and microwaving. Each method has its own benefits and drawbacks depending on the type of food being prepared. For example, steaming preserves most nutrients, while frying can add extra fat to the food. In everyday life, steaming and boiling are common methods due to their simplicity and health benefits.