Why is food necessary for humans?

Answer 1

Food provides us with the energy and nutrients that we need to keep the body healthy and active. Nearly every process in the body is energy-dependent - so it's essential we have a constant supply. The four main reasons we need to eat: Development and growth, Body function, Physical activity and Supply of other nutrients.

Answer 2

Our mind believes it to be necessary, and so it is. The same can be said with sleep. Or any "need" for that matter. Perhaps it would do one great justice to meditate with focused concentration on such things? "Seek and ye shall find."

Answer 3

Humans need food to power their body. Without that energy we would not be able to move. and so we don't want to become anorexic like them super models and those preppy girls in high school

Answer 4

We eat food to survive. The food supplies energy for the body.

Answer 5

People need to eat food so they won't starve. The vitamins and nutrition in the food are sent to the blood. But I weigh 220 so I just eat ice cream.

Answer 6

We as human eat food to get two things. One is for the nourishment of our bodies and to stay not only in good health, but alive, and the second the feeling of being full.

Answer 7

Staying alive requires energy, which we get from food. No food, no energy, and eventually no life.

Answer 8

For the nourishment of our bodies and to stay not only in good health, but alive.

Answer 9

Food is the fuel the body needs for our existence.

Answer 10

Food provides energy for the human body.