(N/A) Food is the basic requirement of all living organisms.
- The major components of our food are carbohydrates,proteins,and fats.
- Minerals and vitamins are also required in small quantities.
- Food provides energy for various activities.
- Food provides organic materials for the growth and repair of tissues.
- Water plays a crucial role in metabolic processes and prevents dehydration of the body.
- Bio-macromolecules in food cannot be utilized by our body in their original form.
- They must be broken down and converted into simple substances in the digestive system.
- The process of conversion of complex food substances into simple absorbable forms is called digestion,which is carried out by our digestive system through mechanical and biochemical methods.