Question

other than providing energy to our body what else is a food needed for

Answer 1

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food provides us with many other things rather than energy ... such as it provides us with different nutrients, carbohydrates, vitamins n minerals.... these helps in the functioning of body...
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Answer 2

The other reasons food is necessary are:

1. Minerals: We obtain some necessary minerals though fruits and nuts.
2. Roughage: Fibrous foods contain roughage which helps in bowel movement.
3. Taste: It gratifies our senses.
4. Water: Food also contains water in small proportions
5. Vitamins and proteins: Food provides us with necessary vitamins and proteins which are necessary for tissue repair and other necessary stuff like preventing the occurrence of certain diseases.
6. Fatty acids like Omega 3 found in fish may help in increasing intelligence.

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