Question

List the six main purposes for which food is required by the body?

Answer 1

The six main purposes for which food is required by the body are as follows:

1. For providing nutrients and energy for growth and development of the body.
2. For protecting the body from diseases, strengthening the immune system.
3. For making new cells and repairing the damaged ones.
4. For the production of important elements required in our system such as blood, hormones, enzymes, etc.
5. To keep the composition of a cell constant and well maintained.
6. For maintaining the functionality of all organs and the processes taking place in our body.