What is Food Used For?

What is the primary role of food in the body?

• To provide entertainment

• To provide nutritional support

• To make the body heavier

• To change the body's color

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Which of the following is a source of food from plants?

• Meat

• Fish

• Fruits

• Eggs

What is one of the main uses of protein-rich food in the body?

• To increase body temperature

• To build and repair body tissues

• To provide color to the skin

• To make the body float

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Which nutrient is broken down into amino acids?

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Protein

• Vitamins

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What is the role of carbohydrates in the body?

• To provide insulation

• To store energy

• To provide energy for life processes

• To build antibodies

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What is the importance of fats in the body?

• To make the body lighter

• To store energy and provide insulation

• To increase muscle mass

• To change hair color

What can excessive fat storage in the body lead to?

• Increased intelligence

• Improved vision

• Obesity

• Faster growth

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Which nutrients are important for fighting disease?

• Sugars

• Proteins, vitamins, and minerals

• Fats and oils

• Water and salt

What is the role of vitamins and minerals in growth?

• They provide color to the skin

• They help build new body tissue

• They increase body temperature

• They make the body heavier

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What is the function of fat cells in the body?

• To make the body float

• To provide insulation and store energy

• To increase body temperature

• To change the body's color