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Digestion Food & Nutrition 1 Calorie=Amt. of heat needed to raise 1 gram of H20 1* Celsius. Average Teen needs – 2500 calories per day.
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Old Food Pyramid
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New Food Pyramid
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Nutritional Labels Serving Size Calories Total Fat in grams Sodium in mg Total Carbs in g Dietary Fibers Sugars in g Vitamins Calories/gram
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Which structure is responsible for storing bile? Why is bile important? Gallbladder It helps to digest fats.
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Where does starch digestion begin? The mouth (with the help of enzymes).
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Which structure is responsible for the absorption of nutrients from food? Small Intestine
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What organ maintains blood-sugar levels? Pancreas (insulin!)
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Which structure is responsible for water absorption? Large Intestine
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