Question

Substances that can burn to produce heat and light energy are called fuels. How can we say that food is fuel for our body?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Food acts as a fuel for our body because oxidation of the food provide us energy to do any work. During respiration glucose (digested form of food) reacts with the oxygen to produce energy for our body to do any work.

Answer 2

Answer:

Food acts as a fuel for our body because food provide energy for our body to do any work