digestive system
what is the main purpose of the digestive system
to be able to properly gain the nutrients and vitamins in foods
what affect does vitamin C and iron have
helps increase iron absorption by converting it into a more absorbable form
what must you do to boil something
put it in boiling hot water
what vitamins disolve in water
water soluble
the 2 main types of nutrients are classified as
what is an intolerance that some people may have after being an infant
lactose intolerant
what affect does iron and fibre have
fiber decreases the absorption of iron
dumplings, etc
vitamin A is a what soluble
fat soluble
what are 3 examples of macronutrients
carbs, calories,protein,fiber,fats
what substance in the mouth helps break down food
saliva
what affect does fiber and calcium have
what do you use to bake something
oven
vitamin C is a what soluble
which nutrient is used for muscle growth/repair
protein
3 most common forms of sugar are
glucose/fructose/galactose
affect between calcium and phosphorous
phosphorous increases calcium intake
how do you poach food
putting food into warm water that isnt boiling
where are water soluble vitamins stored
the bloodstream
what are 5 micronutrients
calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and sulfur. iron, zinc, iodine, copper, manganese, fluoride, selenium, chromium, and molybdenum
what are the 2 monosaccharides that make up lactose
glucose and galactose
lactose and calcium's affect is?
lactose increases calciums absorption
what must you do to broil something
use the broil element in an oven
urine
what nutrients are involved in the provision of blood
name 3
protein, iron, water, vitamin A