Digestive System 3 ESO

A term used for a person who chooses not to eat meat as a part of their diet

The main purpose of this macronutrient is to build and maintain body structures. These are typically found in meat, nuts, and dairy products

The part of the digestive system where most of the absorption of nutrients takes place

The part of the digestive system where water is absorbed and waste is stored

What are the two categories of digestion

This is an eating disorder in which a person eats large amounts of food then vomits to avoid gaining weight

The largest organ inside of the body, it produces bile and removes toxins from the body

The general term used for an illness caused by food contaminated with bacteria or other pathogens

People with this condition are not able to digest gluten

The main purpose of this macronutrient is to provide energy. Some examples are sugars, grains, and starches

An eating disorder caused by eating too much food and not exercising. People with this disorder are overweight.

What are the names of the 3 main groups of nutrients (macronutrients)?

A condition resulting from an unbalanced diet, usually caused by a lack of food or a certain nutrient

The tube that food travels through between the mouth and the stomach

The main purpose of this macronutrient is to provide energy. Some examples are fats and oils

The unit used to measure energy contained in food

The last part of the digestive system, it is where waste leaves the body

People with this condition get a stomach ache, diarrhea, and bloating after eating foods such as milk, cheese, ice cream, etc.

A disease where the body is not able to correctly control the amount of sugar in the blood

This is an eating disorder in which a person thinks they are overweight, but they are actually often very underweight. People with this disorder usually avoid eating.