Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DIETETICS

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The straight part
We know that "Food studied in this" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case food studied in this = dietetics.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DIETETICS mean?

DIETETICS noun
  1. The study of diet and nutrition in relation to health and disease.

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