Digestion

Question 1

Digestive enzymes

Answer 1

Responsible for the chemical changes that break foods down into simpler forms of nutrients for use by the body

Question 2

Macronutrients

Answer 2

Carbs, proteins, fats

Question 3

Micronutrients

Answer 3

Vitamins and minerals

Question 4

Metabolism

Answer 4

All the processes involved in the body’s use of nutrients

Question 5

Anabolism

Answer 5

Building up of body cells and substances from nutrients

Question 6

Catabolism

Answer 6

Breaking downof body cells or substances, releasing energy and carbon dioxide