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What are the three main nutrients found in food?
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins
What is the process by which complex organic compounds are converted into simple organic products for absorption called?
Digestion of food
Give an example of a mechanical process in food digestion.
Breaking down of food into small pieces by teeth
Which enzyme converts starch into maltose in the mouth?
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Name a nutrient that can be used by the body without the need for digestion.
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What are the two main types of processes involved in food digestion?
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