Digestion Breaks down to smaller molecules able to be absorbed by cells. What does our body do with large molecules we consume?

Digestion Breaks down to smaller molecules called Simple Sugars. What happens to the carbohydrates we eat?

Carbohydrates Carbohydrates Examples Grains, breads, cereal, pasta Large Molecule Add molecule cut-out Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen Enzymes Saliva Location Mouth, stomach, small intestine Small Molecule Simple Sugars

Digestion Breaks down to smaller molecules called Amino Acids. What happens to the protein we eat?

Protein Protein Examples Eggs, meat, fish, chicken, dairy Large Molecule Add molecule cut-out Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, nitrogen Enzymes Hydrochloric Acid Location Stomach, small intestine Small Molecule Amino Acids

Digestion Breaks down to smaller molecules called Fatty Acids. What happens to the fats we eat?

Lipids Lipids Examples Butter, oil, dairy, meat Large Molecule Add molecule cut-out Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Enzymes Liver Bile Location small intestine Small Molecule Fatty Acids