Discuss the digestion of fats. Where does it occur? Explain the process. What additional substances produced by the body aid in the digestion of fats?
Chemical digestion of fats occurs mainly in the small intestine. Fats are not digested in the mouth. Fats are digested only slightly in the stomach. Fats must mix well with the gastric juices before entering the small intestine. Bile emulsifies the fats and pancreatic lipase, an enzyme, reduces them to fatty acids and glycerol, which the body absorbs through the villi.
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If Carlota is unsure whether a particular food will cause her celiac disease to flare-up, she should _____
a. consult a registered dietitian b. try a small amount of the food and see how she feels c. look for the label "gluten-free" before consuming the product d. take an antihistamine before trying the food e. try a skin prick test
When meeting with a newly diagnosed obese Type 2 diabetes patient, which is most important in controlling complications?
a. insulin dosages & low fat diet b. avoiding carbohydrates & taking oral hypoglycemic agents c. glucose control & weight loss d. timing of meals & weight loss
As long as a hypothesis is supported by research, research findings are published in peer-reviewed journals.
a. true b. false