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The ________ has both endocrine and exocrine functions.

What is the collective term for all the chemical and physical reactions occurring in living cells, including the reactions by which the body obtains and uses energy from foods?

What substance neutralizes the acidic chyme once it enters the small intestine?

The goal during digestion is to break carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids down into smaller units, including ____.

The innermost layer of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract wall is called the ______.

Which major goal is part of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Dietary recommendations for sugar are to consume ______ of total calories from added sugars.

Complex carbohydrates are found primarily in ____.

Vignette #2 Julia and David are new parents of a 13-year-old girl, Zoe. They want to make sure they are feeding her the most nutritious diet possible. Julia makes an appointment with a registered dietitian at Zoe’s pediatrician’s office. David’s first question is “Can you help us figure out what foods to feed Zoe that will prevent chronic diseases in her future?” Julia seems concerned about how to make sure Zoe gets enough essential nutrients. Imagine you are the dietitian. Using the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the MyPlate tool, answer the following questions. Which food recommendation would you expect the dietitian to give?

The stomach is the digestive organ where digestion of ____ is initiated thanks to hydrochloric acid.