How plants make their own food?

The food we eat comes from plants, but how do plants get their food?


Plants make their own food, and to do this they need water, minerals, light, energy from the Sun and carbon dioxide. The roots absorb water and minerals from the soil. The water and minerals travel up the stem to the leaves.
Plants make food in their leaves. This proce4ss is called photosynthesis. The leaves absorb carbon dioxide from the air through small holes. Using energy from the Sun, the carbon dioxide combines with water, minerals and sunlight to make food. During the process of photosynthesis,  plants release oxygen into the air. People and animals need oxygen to breathe.