Question

Why is the oxidation of food important for our body​

Answer 1

When chemicals in food are exposed to oxygen in the air, their chemical composition changes and they begin to break down. our body tissues contain antioxidant molecules to prevent this from happening. These molecules can slow the rate of oxidation in our foods.

Answer 2

Answer:

In cellular respiration, glucose (a sugar from the food we eat) is oxidised by oxygen (from the air we breathe), producing carbon dioxide, water and energy to fuel our bodies. Household bleaches oxidise coloured stains into colourless molecules.