Digestion Vocabulary

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A type of nutrient needed in small amounts that help keep the body working properly, help the body to grow and prevent some diseases.

vitamin

fat

mineral

protein

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A food group

is a group of foods that has different types of nutrients.

is a group of foods that is digested the same.

is a group of foods that contain only vitamins.

is a group of foods that have the same type of nutrient.

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One of the six nutrients that replace and repair body cells and help the body to grow.

mineral

protein

vitamin

fat

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A substances in food that provide energy and materials for cells to develop, grow and repair themselves.

vitamin

fat

nutrients

carbohydrates

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Provides the body with energy and help you to absorb vitamins.

minerals

fats

proteins

carbohydrate

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The process of breaking down food into smaller pieces so it can be absorbed in the blood stream is

belching

diffusion

digestion

respiration

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A type of nutrient that is one of the main sources of energy for the body.

carbohydrates

vitamins

minerals

proteins

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This type of digestion occurs when chemical reactions break down large pieces food into smaller pieces.

chemical

machinery

acidic

mechanical

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This type of digestions takes place when food is chewed, mixed, and churned.

mechanical

chemical

machinery

acidic

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Chyme

finger-like projections in the small intestines

muscular contractions that pushes food down digestive tract

liquid that contains an enzyme that breaks down food

watery liquid food becomes in the stomach

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Type of nutrient that helps to build cells and takes part in many chemical reactions.

mineral

vitamin

protein

fat

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Villi

finger like projections in the small intestines that absorb nutrients

finger like projections in the large intestines that absorb nutrients

a nutrient needed to absorb vitamins through the gallbladder

a nutrient needed to absorb fats through the gallbladder

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Enzyme

type of protein that slows down chemical reactions in the body.

type of protein that breaks down fats only.

type of protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.

type of protein that breaks down vitamins only.

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Muscle contractions that move food through the entire digestive tract.

peristalsis

esophageal contractions

villi

diaphgram

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The building blocks of proteins are _____________.

minerals

fats

nutrients

amino acids