All Diet & Digestion Keywords Flashcards
(21 cards)
Balanced diet
Eating food containing the right nutrients in the correct amounts.
Bile
A substance that emulsifies fat into small droplets.
Carbohydrase
An enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates into sugar molecules.
Carbohydrate
A nutrient that provides energy.
Catalyst
A substance that speeds up a reaction without being used up.
Deficiency
A lack of minerals, that causes poor growth.
Digestion
The process of breaking large molecules into smaller ones.
Digestive system
A group of organs that work together to break down food.
Enzyme
A special protein that breaks large molecules into smaller ones.
Fibre
Adds bulk to food to help it move through the digestive system.
Large intestine
The organ where water is absorbed, leaving a solid waste of undigested food called faeces.
Lipase
An enzyme that breaks down lipids into fatty acids and glycerol.
Lipids
Nutrients that provide a store of energy and insulate the body.
Malnourishment
Eating the wrong amount or the wrong types of food.
Mineral
An essential nutrient needed in small amounts to keep you healthy.
Nutrient
An essential substance that your body needs to survive, provided by food.
Obese
Extremely overweight.
Protease
An enzyme that breaks down proteins into amino acids.
Protein
A nutrient used for growth and repair.
Rectum
The organ where faeces are stored, before being leaving the body.
Small intestine
The organ where small digested molecules are absorbed into the bloodstream.
