Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134167541
Author: Joan Salge Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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To examine: Whether the statement “Protein, fat, and carbohydrates are all digested at the same rate” is true or false.

Introduction: Digestive system consists of a collection of organs that helps in the digestion of food materials and converts them into the basic energy-rich molecules for supplying it to the entire body. The nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water are broken down into smaller particles for their absorption in the body.

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