Question

Is all the food we eat used by the body?

Answer 1

No, not all the food we eat is used by the body.

1. The body digests and absorbs nutrients from food that it needs for energy, growth, and repair.
2. Some parts of food, such as dietary fibre, are not digested and are removed from the body as waste.
3. Sometimes, extra nutrients are stored in the body for later use.
4. The unused and undigested parts are eventually excreted as waste.