5.WRITE THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF FOODS AND THEIR FUNCTION AND DIGESTION IN HUMANS.
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Components - There are seven essential factors for a balanced diet: carbs, protein, fat, fibre, vitamins, minerals and water.
Function - Growth and development
Develop strong muscles, bones and teeth;
Keep our bodies warm and give us energy;
Keep our bodies healthy by helping our immune systems to prevent or fight disease;
Repair or healing of injuries.
Helps our brains to grow and function properly
Development and proper working of our organs: heart, kidneys, lungs, liver, etc.
Digestion in humans - In chemical digestion, enzymes break down food into the small molecules the body can use. In the human digestive system, food enters the mouth and mechanical digestion of the food starts by the action of mastication (chewing), a form of mechanical digestion, and the wetting contact of saliva.