Metabolism

Metabolism

100

all the chemical reactions that happen in the human body (and all organisms)

metabolism

Macronutrients

100

the nutrients our bodies need in large amounts

macronutrients

200

the 5 types of macronutrients

protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, oxygen

Fiber

100

all the parts of the plants we eat that can't be digested or absorbed

fiber

200

this type of fiber turns into a gel with water

soluble

300

this type of fiber does NOT dissolve or turn into gel

insoluble fiber

Protein

100

protein must be broken down into this before it enters the bloodstream

amino acids

Carbohydrates

100

the three types of carbohydrates

sugar, starch, fiber

200

this carbohydrate breaks down into glucose in the small intestine

starch

300

this carbohydrate tastes sweet and is small enough to enter the bloodstream directly

sugar

400

this carbohydrate is unable to be digested or absorbed by our bodies

fiber