Question

A student claims that all foods are useful only because they provide energy. Which statement best evaluates this claim?




Responses

A. Correct—energy is the only purpose of food

B. Correct—cells only use glucose for energy

C. Incorrect—food also supplies raw materials for growth and repair

D. Incorrect—food is only used to maintain body temperature

Answer 1

C. Incorrect—food also supplies raw materials for growth and repair

Foods provide energy, but they also supply nutrients (amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, etc.) used as building blocks and cofactors for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues.