| A | B |
|---|
| absorption | passage of nutrients and water through the intestines |
| amino acid | combine to form proteins |
| carbohydrate | major source of energy in your diet |
| chemical digestion | chemical breakdown of food using enzymes |
| chyme | thick liquid of partially digested food produced by the stomach |
| complex carbohydrates | starch is an example of these |
| digestion | breakdown of food into simpler components to be used by the body |
| digestive system | group of organs working together to break down food to a usable form |
| elimination | process by which wastes are removed from the body |
| enzyme | added to help break down nutrients into simpler substances |
| fat | helps maintain healthy skin/hair; used for insulation and energy |
| fiber | helps food move smoothly through the digestive system |
| food calorie | unit used to measure energy in foods |
| mechanical digestion | physical breakdown of food |
| nutrient | substance used by the body for energy, growth and life processes |
| peristalsis | wavelike muscle contractions that push food through the digestive system |
| protein | enzymes are made of these to help digest food; break down into amino acids |
| starch | a type of complex carbohydrate used for energy |
| sugar | a simple carbohydrate such as glucose |
| villi | nutrients are absorbed through these tiny, finger-like projections in the small intestine |
