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Originally Posted by obloquy

Elves were not actually immortal.

He's got a point Gurthang. Elves were susceptible to disease, mishap, or famine although they were much more resilient than men. For example Beleg was wounded in the ambush on Amon Rudh and his wounds would have killed a man, but as we all know, his healing skills and Elf resilience let him come out on top. If Elves could not die of starvation, what is their motivation to make a sustaining treat like lembas, or even why would they eat outside of pleasure?
As for Maedhros, I think perhaps he might have been kept (barely) alive by Morgoth just so that he could stay and endure the torture rather than escape via death. Fingon just rescued him too soon for us to find out.
And as for dragon diets, see Rimbaud. His is the most sensible explanation.