Digestion
What organ absorbs most of the nutrients?
Small intestine
What is metabolism?
How the body turns food into energy
What problem happens when food sits in the stomach too long?
Bloating/fullness (delayed emptying)
What is the body’s “energy currency”?
ATP
What problem happens when the intestines can’t move waste well?
Constipation
Which type of metabolism builds molecules (like muscles)?
Anabolism
Which part of the digestive system removes water from waste?
Large intestine
Which type of metabolism breaks molecules down for energy?
Catabolism
Why does digestion slow down during an eating disorder?
The body is conserving energy (“survival mode”)
Why does metabolism slow down during an eating disorder?
The body is protecting itself by lowering energy use