http://www.ck12.org Chapter 1. Human Biology
1.12 Food and Nutrients
- Explain why the body needs food.
What happens when you don’t eat?
Refusing one meal won’t stunt your growth. But lack of proper food over a period of time can lead to malnutrition.
That means, the body is not getting enough nutrients to grow and stay healthy. Kids who are malnourished may not
grow as tall as they would otherwise.
Why We Need Food
Did you ever hear the old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Do apples really prevent you from getting
sick? Probably not, but eating apples and other fresh fruits can help keep you healthy. The girls pictured below are