The term "food items" refers to any edible substance or product that is consumed in order to satisfy hunger, provide nutrition and energy. This can include a wide variety of things such as fruits, vegetables, meats, grains, dairy products, snacks, beverages, and many others. These items are typically grouped into different categories based on their characteristics or dietary properties, such as organic vs non-organic, gluten-free vs regular, low-fat vs high-fat, etc. The term "food item" is often used in a general sense to refer to any single serving of food that can be eaten on its own or combined with other items to create a complete meal.