Question

What are the functions of food?

Answer 1

The main functions of food are as follows:

1. Food is a source of energy to the body. When we work with our bodies and perform activities like thinking, running, walking, jumping etc., we use the energy obtained from food.
2. The nutrients contained in food help the body grow and also repair itself by replacing dead and worn out cells.
3. The nutrients contained in food also help the body's immune system to safeguards the body against various diseases.