Carbohydrates Flashcards
Where is the digestive tract located
From mouth to anus
How many cups of food in the stomach hold
6
What’s standards on the nutrition label
RDA
Name three parts of the digestive system
- small intestines
- large intestines
- stomach
What is the reason health you chew food until it looks like applesauce
Blood cannot absorb nutrients if food is not used properly
What factors help you determine how many factors you should be every day?
Weight Height Activity level Age Gender
How big is the surface area of small intestines
Size of a tennis court
How are the nutrients absorbed in the small intestines
Through the Villi
How much does one calorie raise the kilogram of water
1°C
What happens to vitamins that are used by the body immediately and cannot be stored
Lose it as urine in the waste system
What are the six nutrients
Vitamins minerals carbohydrates water fat proteins
Three benefits of a nutritious diet
- get more energy
- better appearance
- weight
