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Digestion

This overview of digestion and nutrition covers essential topics such as calorie definitions, daily requirements, food pyramid changes, and reading nutritional labels. Key insights include the roles of the gallbladder in fat digestion, the initiation of starch digestion in the mouth, and the small intestine's function in nutrient absorption. Additionally, the pancreas helps regulate blood sugar levels while the large intestine is vital for water absorption. This guide is essential for anyone looking to understand the importance of proper nutrition and digestion.

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Digestion

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  1. Digestion • Food & Nutrition • 1 Calorie=Amt. of heat needed to raise 1 gram of H20 1* Celsius. • Average Teen needs • 2500 calories per day.

  2. Old Food Pyramid

  3. New Food Pyramid

  4. Nutritional Labels • Serving Size • Calories • Total Fat in grams • Sodium in mg • Total Carbs in g • Dietary Fibers • Sugars in g • Vitamins • Calories/gram

  5. Which structure is responsible for storing bile? Why is bile important? • Gallbladder • It helps to digest fats.

  6. Where does starch digestion begin? • The mouth (with the help of enzymes).

  7. Which structure is responsible for the absorption of nutrients from food? • Small Intestine

  8. What organ maintains blood-sugar levels? • Pancreas (insulin!)

  9. Which structure is responsible for water absorption? • Large Intestine

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