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Protein
^This is very incorrect. If we couldn't digest proteins we'd die!
I assume the question is referring to fibre. This is found in almost all plants, generally within the cell-wall where it provides a strong support structure rigidity (analagous in many ways to the function of a skeleton in humans). It is a very tough molecule, which humans lack the enzymes/ability to digest. It is therefore passed through the digestive tract entirely and is passed, undigested, in the faeces. It is, in fact, a very important and healthy part of the diet despite not being broken down, as it maintains the regularity of our bowel movements.
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Fibre actually isn't considered a nutrient.
The six nutrients of the body are:
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Protein, Minerals, Water and Vitamins
Vitamins and minerals are not broken down during digestion because they are already so small. This means that the majority of vitamins are absorbed in the villi in the small intestine and minerals are absorbed in the small and large intestines. Water is also not broken down but is regularly absorbed throughout the entire GI tract.
My information is coming from the textbook:
Nutrition: A Functional Approach
Second Canadian Edition
Janica Thompson
Melinda Manore
Judy Sheeshka
What else can I help you with?
What is the most important During digestion carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars?
glucose
What are macromolecules of digestion?
Macromolecules of digestion include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. These complex molecules are broken down into smaller units during the process of digestion in order to be absorbed by the body for energy and nutrient storage.
What is starch and protein broken into?
Starch is broken down into simple sugars, primarily glucose, through the process of digestion and enzymatic action by amylase. Protein is broken down into amino acids through the action of proteases during digestion. These smaller molecules can then be absorbed by the body and used for energy, growth, and repair.
What is contained within nutrient molecules?
Nutrient molecules contain essential components such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals that provide the body with energy, support growth and development, and help maintain overall health. These molecules are broken down during digestion and absorbed into the bloodstream to be used by cells for various physiological processes.
The process that makes food available isto your body called?
The process that makes food available to your body is called digestion. During digestion, food is broken down into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body to provide nutrients and energy.
What are lipids broken down into during the process of digestion?
During digestion, lipids are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol.
What happens in the stomach during the digestion?
what orgens resposible for digestion
Chemical compounds that are converted to glycogen when broken down during digestion?
carbohydrates
What is the part of plant food that are not broken down by the body during digestion?
Cellulouse
Into what substance do most carbohydrates break down during digestion?
Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose in your body.
What is the most important During digestion carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars?
glucose
What are the basic parts into which carbohydrates are broken down during digestion?
Carbon hydrogen and oxygen
During digestion carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars. The most important one is?
glucose
During digestion carbohydrates are broken down into simple sugars the most important one is what?
glucose
Can minerals be broken down by digestion?
No, minerals cannot be broken down by digestion. They remain intact and are absorbed by the body in their original form.
Why do you need sugars in our food?
When sugar is broken down during digestion - it releases energy - which fuels our muscles.
In what order is protein broken down during digestion?
Protein is broken down into peptides by enzymes like pepsin and trypsin in the stomach and small intestine. Peptides are further broken down into amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, which are then absorbed by the body for use in various cellular processes.
