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Nutrients (Carbohydrates (Monosaccharides (Glucose, Fructose, Galactose),…
Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Monosaccharides
Glucose
Fructose
Galactose
Disaccharides
Sucrose (Glucose + Fructose)
Lactose (Glucose + Galactose)
Maltose (Glucose + Glucose)
Polysaccharides
Cellulose
Starch
Digested by Carbohydrases
Fats
(Lipids)
Digested by Lipases
Digestion
Physical/Mechanical
Increases surface area for chemical digestion
Breaking down into smaller pieces
Chewing
Churning
Emulsification
Food remains chemically unchanged
Protein still remains as proteins
Chemical
Involves digestive enzymes
Biological Catalysts
Speeds up the rate of chemical reactions
Proteins
Digested by Proteases