1. Digestion
Breaks down to smaller molecules able to be absorbed by cells.
What does our
body do with large
molecules we consume?

2. Digestion Breaks down to smaller molecules called Simple Sugars.
What happens to
the carbohydrates we eat?

3. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates Examples Grains, breads, cereal, pasta
Large Molecule
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Carbon, Hydrogen,
Oxygen
Enzymes
Saliva
Location
Mouth, stomach, small intestine
Small Molecule
Simple Sugars

4. Digestion Breaks down to smaller molecules called Amino Acids.
What happens to
the protein we eat?

5. Protein Protein Examples Eggs, meat, fish, chicken, dairy
Large Molecule
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Carbon, Hydrogen,
Oxygen, nitrogen
Enzymes
Hydrochloric Acid
Location
Stomach, small intestine
Small Molecule
Amino Acids

6. Digestion Breaks down to smaller molecules called Fatty Acids.
What happens to
the fats we eat?

7. Lipids Lipids Examples Butter, oil, dairy, meat Large Molecule
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Carbon, Hydrogen,
Oxygen,
Enzymes
Liver Bile
Location
small intestine
Small Molecule
Fatty Acids