Question

We need food for the growth and development of our body.
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Hint: Growth is the gradual development of an individual/organism from birth until senescence. An organism in the process of growing has not yet completed development.

Complete Answer:
- Food is the source of nutrients for the body. It provides the body with essential compounds such as lipids, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and fiber which are the building blocks of cells and play a vital role in the synthesis of new cells as well as repairing old cells.
- Nutrients in the food provide energy for growth, activity and all other functions of the body including breathing, digestion, generation of warmth in the body, for growth and repair as well as for maintaining the health of the body’s immune system.

Let us look at each option one by one.
- True: Food is indeed necessary for the growth and development of the body. Therefore, this option is correct.
- False: Our body cannot grow and develop properly without food. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Thus, the correct answer to this question is (A) True.

Note: To meet the body’s regular nutritional requirements, one should consume:
- Nutritious foods
- Ample amount of water
- Enough amounts of carbohydrates as they provide the energy required for the body’s metabolism to work.
- Fatty acids
- Adequate amounts of protein
- Vitamins
- Minerals like iron, zinc and calcium
- Phytochemicals which provide protection against cancer, diabetes, heart diseases, etc.