Thursday, March 5, 2015

Health in the Average Body by Nat

A body needs food in order to obtain a source of energy. The intestine is the way how food nutrients are absorbed. A way to having a healthy body is having balanced diet of carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables. Also maintaining a low fat and sweets intake can help you achieve a balanced diet.

1.     Carbohydrates can be obtained through eating grains, breads and vegetables. The body uses carbohydrates to form cell structures and cell membrane. These things protect nervous tissue, and to provide as a source of energy.

      2.  Another essential food is fibers, found mainly in plants. Fibers are important in slowing down the digestive tract and preventing colon cancer.
      3. Vitamins are also important to the body system. Vitamins are trace elements that play a key role in supporting the body’s immune system and keeping cells healthy.
Question
What is the purpose in having two intestines for absorbing food?

Importance

The reason for having a small intestine is to absorb the nutrients and water. The small intestine also uses acids to break food into simple sugars. The large intestine moves out waste and compacts it into smaller particles. The proteins get broken down into amino acids. 

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