Question

Question 17

'Water does not provide nutrients, yet it is an important component of food.' Explain.

Answer 1

Water does not provide nutrients, yet it is an important component of food because it helps

(i) to transport digested food to body cells.

(ii) to absorb nutrients from the food.

(iii) to get rid of waste products from the body.

(iv) to control and regulate the body temperature.