Metabolism
all the chemical reactions that happen in the human body (and all organisms)
metabolism
the nutrients our bodies need in large amounts
macronutrients
all the parts of the plants we eat that can't be digested or absorbed
fiber
protein must be broken down into this before it enters the bloodstream
amino acids
the three types of carbohydrates
sugar, starch, fiber
the 5 types of macronutrients
protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, oxygen
this type of fiber turns into a gel with water
soluble
this carbohydrate breaks down into glucose in the small intestine
starch
this type of fiber does NOT dissolve or turn into gel
insoluble fiber
this carbohydrate tastes sweet and is small enough to enter the bloodstream directly
sugar
this carbohydrate is unable to be digested or absorbed by our bodies
fiber