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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the human body?
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the human body?
- Absorbing vitamins
- Providing energy (correct)
- Building muscle
- Contributing to cellular structures
Proteins are the simplest form of nutrients.
Proteins are the simplest form of nutrients.
False (B)
Name the four components of digestion.
Name the four components of digestion.
Ingestion, digestion, absorption, egestion
Lipids serve as insulation for the body and are a concentrated source of __________ energy.
Lipids serve as insulation for the body and are a concentrated source of __________ energy.
Match the types of carbohydrates with their examples:
Match the types of carbohydrates with their examples:
Which nutrient is made up of long chains of amino acids?
Which nutrient is made up of long chains of amino acids?
Humans can digest cellulose to obtain energy.
Humans can digest cellulose to obtain energy.
What happens to excess carbohydrates in the body?
What happens to excess carbohydrates in the body?
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Digestion
Digestion
The process of breaking down large, complex organic molecules into smaller components that can be utilized by the body's tissues.
Ingestion
Ingestion
The process of taking in nutrients through the mouth.
Digestion (breakdown)
Digestion (breakdown)
The breakdown of complex organic molecules into smaller components by enzymes.
Absorption
Absorption
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Egestion
Egestion
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Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
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Proteins
Proteins
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Lipids (Fats)
Lipids (Fats)
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Study Notes
Digestive System
- The digestive system breaks down complex organic materials into smaller components for body tissue use.
- Four components of digestion:
- Ingestion: Taking in nutrients.
- Digestion: Breaking down complex molecules using enzymes.
- Absorption: Transporting digested nutrients to body tissues.
- Egestion: Removing waste food materials.
Essential Nutrients
- Six essential nutrients for a healthy body:
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Liquids
- Water
- Vitamins
- Minerals
Proteins
- Proteins are complex nutrients.
- Made up of amino acids.
- Body breaks down proteins into amino acids to build proteins.
- Excess protein can be converted into energy storage molecules.
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates are a primary energy source.
- Made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
- Three main types of carbohydrates:
- Monosaccharides: Simple sugars (e.g., glucose, fructose)
- Disaccharides: Two simple sugars joined (e.g., lactose, sucrose)
- Polysaccharides: Complex carbohydrates (e.g., starch, cellulose, glycogen)
- Plants store carbohydrates as starch, animals as glycogen.
Fats and Lipids
- Lipids are a concentrated energy source for the body.
- Help in vitamin absorption, form cell membranes, and provide insulation.
- Fats and oils are types of lipids, consisting of three fatty acids bonded to glycerol (forming triglycerides).
Vitamins
- Vitamins are essential nutrients needed in small amounts.
- Classified as either fat-soluble (A, D, E, K) or water-soluble (B, C).
Minerals
- Minerals are naturally occurring elements crucial for metabolic processes and tissue repair.
- Examples include calcium (bone formation), sodium (nerve impulses), iron (hemoglobin).
- Other minerals like fluorine, zinc, and copper are also essential in smaller amounts.
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