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Q: The breaking apart of foods into smaller and smaller units is called?
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What is the process to break foods apart?

the process is called digestion


Why do some food needs to be digested?

Because the human body cannot absorb nutrients from foods, without breaking them down into smaller parts.


Enumerate the functions of the digestive system?

we use the digestive system as an aid in breaking down big foods into smaller particles which provide energy to our body :))


What are some functions to the buccal cavity in digesting foods?

Its is the first part of alimentary cansl, it recives food mixes it with saliva and begins digestion by breaking them into smaller pieces


Why do you cut foods?

to make it smaller


What are the bad points about organic foods?

They are more expensive and can be smaller than chemically grown foods


What is process of breaking down fats into small particles and distributing them in the foods?

homogenization


Why should crunchy foods be avoided by those wearing braces?

Foods that are crunchy should be avoided to minimize the risk of breaking the appliance.


Which foods contribute to a smaller tummy?

What you do not eat can not fatten you, anything you do it can.


Do enzymes work better on larger foods or smaller foods?

Enzymes do not necessarily work better on smaller or larger foods. Enzymes work better when food is broken up or chewed and the enzymes are allowed to circulate freely around the food.


What foods make your butt smaller?

None. Food can not make your body shape change only with fat. To become smaller get out of the chair, watch your diet, and stay off of the fatty foods.


What does chemical digestion in the stomach require?

The process of chemical digestion starts is your mouth! When you start chewing, your saliva helps break down the food as it goes down the esophagus.