Chapter 7 Flashcards
Human Nutrition (8 cards)
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Absorption
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The movement of nutrients from the intestines into the blood
2
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Assimilation
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The uptake and use of nutrients by cells
3
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Balanced diet
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Diet that contains all the essential nutrients in the correct proportions to maintain good health. The nutrients needed are carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals ions, fibre (roughage) and water
4
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Chemical digestion
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The breakdown of large insoluble molecules into small soluble molecules
5
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Digestion
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The breakdown of food
6
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Egestion
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The passing out of food that has not been digested or absorbed, as faeces through the anus
7
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Ingestion
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The taking of substances (e.g. food, drink) into the body through the mouth
8
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Physical digestion
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The breakdown of food into smaller pieces without chemical change to the food molecules
