Question

what is food? state functions of food ?​

Answer 1

Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. It is usually of plant or animal origin.

The body needs a variety of the following 5 nutrients - protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins and minerals - from the food we eat to stay healthy and productive. Protein - is needed to build, maintain and repair muscle, blood, skin and bones and other tissues and organs in the body.

Answer 2

Food is any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth.

FUNCTIONS:

1. stay alive, be active, move and work;

2. build new cells and tissues for growth;

3. stay healthy and heal themselves;

4. prevent and fight infections.