What are six reasons why the body needs food?

We need food in the same way that a car needs petrol or fuel. Our body uses up energy everyday, not only to walk or exercise but for everything, your body is still using up fuel when it's asleep as your heart and other organs are still working hard.

Food contains not only these essential fuels but also other nutrients which help to keep our bones, hair, nails and skin strong and supple. It also contains other goodness which helps to keep our immune system strong and keeps us fit and healthy.