Humans need food in order to obtain ________. I)essential nutrients
II)fuel to power all body activities
III)organic raw materials to make their own molecules
A)I only
B)I and II,but not III
C)II only
D)I,II,and III

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Humans need food to obtain essential nutrients which include vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that are required for functions such as growth, repair, and maintenance of the body. Food also provides fuel in the form of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins that are necessary to power all body activities such as breathing, digestion, and movement. In addition, organic raw materials such as glucose and fatty acids obtained from food are used to make their own molecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids. Therefore, all three options are correct.

Humans Need Food in Order to Obtain ________