Nutrition & Digestion Test Review
Nutrients Substances needed for: Obtained from the food we eat Cell repair Cell growth Energy Obtained from the food we eat
Nutrients Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Minerals Water
Protein Replacement of cells Growth Large molecules C, H, O, N, S Smaller molecules called Amino Acids Found in meats, eggs, beans
Carbohydrates Primary energy source Molecules of C, H, O Sugars ~ simple carbohydrates Starches ~ complex carbohydrates Fiber Not digested; provides bulk
Fats Also called lipids Provide energy / stores energy Absorb vitamins Make up cell membranes Oils at room T ~ usually unsaturated fats Solid at Room T – saturated fats High levels of cholesterol
Vitamins Organic (contain carbon) Growth Regulate body functions Prevent disease No food has all vitamins Water soluble Fat soluble Stored in body
Minerals Inorganic (no carbon) Regulate chemical reactions Build cells Found on the periodic table Regulate chemical reactions Build cells Conduct nerve impulses Carry oxygen
Water Nutrients carried in water Used in chemical reactions
Digestion Process the breaks down food into small molecules that can be used by the body Mechanical ~ chewing, mixing, churning Chemical ~ chemicals break down food
Digestive system Digestive tract Alimentary canal Organs used in digestion
Digestive system Mouth Esophagus Stomach Small intestine Large intestine Rectum Anus
Digestive system Accessory organs ~ food does not pass through Liver Gall bladder Pancreas
Mouth Teeth Mechanical digestion ~ chewing Chemical digestion ~ amylase in saliva
Esophagus Peristalsis ~ muscular action that moves food Lined with mucus Epiglottis prevent food from going into trachea
Stomach Muscular bag Lined with folds Mechanical & chemical digestion Enzymes (help speed up chemical reactions) & digestive juices Chyme
Stomach
Small intestine 3 parts Most digestion occurs here Lined with villi Duodenum Jejunum Ileum Most digestion occurs here Lined with villi Projections that increase surface area
Small intestine
Large intestine Colon Absorbs water Forms feces Rectum ~ stores feces Maintains homeostasis ~ steady state Forms feces Rectum ~ stores feces Anus ~ strong round muscles (sphincter)
Large intestine
Accessory organs Produce and store digestive chemicals Food does not pass through these
Liver Makes bile Also: Detoxifies poisons Stores glycogen Synthesizes proteins
Liver
Gall bladder Muscular sac attached to the liver Stores bile.
Gall bladder
Pancreas Makes enzymes Also hormones
Pancreas