Stomach Flashcards
Mechanical digestion
When food is Mixed chewed and churned
Chemical digestion
When chemical reactions break down food
Nutrient
Provide energy and materials for self development growth and repair
Peristalsis
Involuntary waves of muscle contractions that keep food moving in one direction through the digestive system
Enzyme
A type of protein that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction in your body
Villi
Tiny finger shape structure in which absorption occurs
Food pyramid
Helps people select foods that supply all the nutrients they need
Biggest to smallest
Grains
Fruit/ veg
Dairy2/3. /protein the rest
Fat sugar
Water
H O
2
60% of body
Lose water when sweating exhaling and gettting did of waste
Carbohydrate
Main source of energy
Protein
Used for replacements and repair of body cells and for growth
Amino acids
Make up protein
Fat
Provide energy and help body absorb vitamins
Simple carbohydrates
Sugars
Complex carbohydrates
Starch and fiber