Why is energy from food mainly needed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: For body functions and daily activities
Food energy is required to power both involuntary body processes and voluntary activities. Cells use energy to maintain breathing, heartbeat, circulation, digestion, body temperature, growth, tissue repair, and movement. The amount needed varies with age, body size, health, and activity, but it is never limited to appearance or eating enjoyment. Therefore D is correct; A, B, and C are narrow or unrelated statements.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
For body functions and daily activities
Why is this the correct answer?
Food energy is required to power both involuntary body processes and voluntary activities. Cells use energy to maintain breathing, heartbeat, circulation, digestion, body temperature, growth, tissue repair, and movement. The amount needed varies with age, body size, health, and activity, but it is never limited to appearance or eating enjoyment. Therefore D is correct; A, B, and C are narrow or unrelated statements.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
