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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
Nutrition and Metabolism
Physiology Textbooks Boundless Anatomy and Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism
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Section 1

Nutrition

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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
Physiology
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Digestive Systems

Animals use the organs of their digestive systems to extract important nutrients from food they consume, which can later be absorbed.

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Carbohydrates: Sources, Uses in the Body, and Dietary Requirements

Carbohydrates, which break down to glucose, are a major source of energy for humans, but are not an essential nutrient.

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Lipids: Sources, Uses in the Body, and Dietary Requirements

Fats store energy, facilitate absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, aid brain growth and development, and protect against many diseases.

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Proteins: Sources, Uses in the Body, and Dietary Requirements

Proteins are composed of 20 different amino acids, about half of which are essential, meaning they must be obtained from the diet.

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Food Requirements and Essential Nutrients

Essential nutrients are those that cannot be created by an animal's metabolism and need to be obtained from the diet.

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