B3 Nutrients,Digestion And Enzymes

Question 1

Carbohydrates

Answer 1

.source of energy
.simple sugars (glucose) and complex carbohydrates (starch)
.found in foods like bread ,pasta,fruits and vegetables.

Question 2

Protein

Answer 2

.Essential for growth and repair of tissues
.Made of amino acids
.sources Include meat,fish,eggs and beans.

Question 3

Fats.

Answer 3

.High energy source and vital for cell membranes
.Fatty acids and glycerol are the building blocks
.found in oils ,butter and nuts

Question 4

Vitamins and minerals

Answer 4

.vital for various bodily functions
.examples: Vitamin C (immune function) , iron (haemoglobin production).

Question 5

Water

Answer 5

.essential for hydration and biochemical reactions.

Question 6

Digestion

Answer 6

.purpose : Break down food into smaller,absorbable molecules

1.ingestion- Taking in food
2.digestion- Mechanical (chewing) and chemical breakdown (enzymes)
3.Absorption- Nutrients absorbed into the blood,primarily in the small intestines
4.Egestion- Elimination of undigested waste (feces)

Question 7

Digestive system

Answer 7

.mouth- mechanical digestion (chewing) and chemical (saliva)
.Oesophagus- Transports Good to the stomach
.stomach- Gastric juices (acid & enzymes) break down & proteins
Small intestines- Major site car digestion and absorption
Large intestine- Absorbs water and forms feces

Question 8

Recturn & Anus

Answer 8

. Recturn stores faeces ( undigested Waste)
.Anus releases it from the body (egestion)