Why is the digestive system so important

Digestion is important for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Food and drink must be changed into smaller molecules of nutrients before the blood absorbs them and carries them to cells throughout the body. The body breaks down nutrients from food and drink into carbohydrates, protein, fats, and vitamins.

Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches, and fiber found in many foods. Carbohydrates are called simple or complex, depending on their chemical structure. Simple carbohydrates include sugars found naturally in foods such as fruits, vegetables, milk, and milk products, as well as sugars added during food processing. Complex carbohydrates are starches and fiber found in whole-grain breads and cereals, starchy vegetables, and legumes. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, recommends that 45 to 65 percent of total daily calories come from carbohydrates.1

Protein. Foods such as meat, eggs, and beans consist of large molecules of protein that the body digests into smaller molecules called amino acids. The body absorbs amino acids through the small intestine into the blood, which then carries them throughout the body. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, recommends that 10 to 35 percent of total daily calories come from protein.1

Fats. Fat molecules are a rich source of energy for the body and help the body absorb vitamins. Oils, such as corn, canola, olive, safflower, soybean, and sunflower, are examples of healthy fats. Butter, shortening, and snack foods are examples of less healthy fats. During digestion, the body breaks down fat molecules into fatty acids and glycerol. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, recommends that 20 to 35 percent of total daily calories come from fat.1

Vitamins. Scientists classify vitamins by the fluid in which they dissolve. Water-soluble vitamins include all the B vitamins and vitamin C. Fat-soluble vitamins include vitamins A, D, E, and K. Each vitamin has a different role in the body’s growth and health. The body stores fat-soluble vitamins in the liver and fatty tissues, whereas the body does not easily store water-soluble vitamins and flushes out the extra in the urine. Read more about vitamins on the Office of Dietary Supplements 

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¿qué estás comiendo?   estoy comiendo arroz con pollo.

¿que hay en la mesa?   en la mesa hay muchos platos y un bonito juego de cubiertos.

¿qué haces en el club de la juventud? me junto con mis amigos y jugamos cartas hasta tarde.

¿qué haces en la piscina? en la piscina, nado con mis amigos.

¿estabas dormido? no, estaba leyendo una revista.

¿qué ves en el teatro? en el teatro veo una obra de lope de vega.

a que hora vives hoy. this is illogical because it means what time do you live today? it should be: ¿ a qué hora vienes hoy? hoy vengo a las 4 de la tarde.

¿a qué hora en el verano? en el verano vengo más temprano.

¿qué llevas puesto hoy? hoy llevo puesto un polo y unos pantalones negros.

¿qué te pones cuando vas a la escuela? me pongo un uniforme y zapatos negros.

¿a dónde vas hoy? hoy voy al cine.

¿mañana? en el barco. mañana voy al gimnasio.

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