Food Supply (also known as Food Supplies, Supplies, Food): The production and movement of food items from point of origin to use or consumption.

NIH MeSH · D005523Technology, Industry, and Agriculture

Food Supply

Also known asFood Supplies · Supplies, Food · Supply, Food · Food Supply Chain · Chain, Food Supply · Food Supply Chains · Supply Chain, Food · Supply Chains, Food

Definition

The production and movement of food items from point of origin to use or consumption.

MeSH classification

  • J01.576.423.750

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Common questions about Food Supply

What does Food Supply mean in medicine?
The production and movement of food items from point of origin to use or consumption. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Food Supply known by any other names?
Yes. Food Supply is also referred to as Food Supplies, Supplies, Food, Supply, Food, Food Supply Chain in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Food Supply sit in the medical classification?
Food Supply falls under the broader medical category "Technology, Industry, and Agriculture" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: J01.576.423.750). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D005523) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗