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It doesn't. Food is necessary for energy (from carbohydrate caloric intake), as well as for essential amino acids, fats, minerals and vitamins.

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How does human body fulfill its energy requirements?

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How long can they go with out eating?

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Are there any foods that cause a lack of energy in people?

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Does a lack of sleep cause a lack of energy?

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Will a human die sooner from lack of sleep than from lack of food?

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Which is more likely to lead to a quicker death: lack of food or lack of sleep?

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