The Digestive System
What is the main function of the digestive system?
To break down food into nutrients the body can use.
Which vitamin helps with calcium absorption?
Vitamin D
What cooking method helps retain the most nutrients in vegetables?
Steaming.
Name one fat-soluble vitamin.
Vitamin A / D / E / K.
hat nutrient helps build and repair tissues?
Protein
Where does most nutrient absorption occur?
The small intestine
What nutrient helps iron absorb better in the body?
Vitamin C
Why is it better to bake instead of fry food?
Less Fat and fewer calories
Name one water-soluble vitamin.
Vitamin C / B vitamins.
Which nutrient is the body’s main source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What is the role of the stomach in digestion?
It uses acids and enzymes to break down food.
How do fats help with vitamin absorption?
They help absorb fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K.
What is one way to reduce sodium when cooking?
Use herbs and spices instead of salt.
Why can fat-soluble vitamins be dangerous in excess?
They are stored in the body and can build up to toxic levels.
Which nutrient helps regulate body temperature and remove waste?
Name the organ that produces bile to help digest fats.
The liver
What two nutrients are needed together for healthy bones?
Calcium and phosphorus.
How can you keep fruits and veggies from losing nutrients after cutting them?
Store them in airtight containers or use them quickly.
Which vitamin helps the body form collagen and heal wounds?
Vitamin C
what are the 6 main nutrients?
Protein, Vitamins, Minerals, Fats, Water, Carbohydrates.
What are villi and why are they important?
Tiny finger-like structures in the small intestine that absorb nutrients.
Name one reason why combining plant proteins can be beneficial.
To form a complete protein with all essential amino acids.
What is blanching and how does it help with nutrition?
Briefly boiling then cooling food to preserve color, texture, and nutrients.
What makes water-soluble vitamins different from fat-soluble ones in terms of storage?
They are not stored in the body and must be consumed regularly.
What mineral helps carry oxygen in the blood?
Iron