NATS 1610 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Blood Sugar, Trypsin, Ishinomaki, Miyagi

• School: York University
• Department: Natural Science
• Course: NATS 1610
• Professor: Barbara Czaban

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This review is only a summary of key points. For details refer to lecture discussions, lecture notes, and textbook. The digestive system consists of a long tube that runs through the body along with. They are used for energy, insulation, protection of vital organs, and the transport of fat-soluble vitamins: dietary fat should make up no more than 20-35% of daily calorie intake. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats lower total blood cholesterol and low-density proteins in the blood: carbohydrates include simple carbohydrates (sugars) and complex carbohydrates (starches). They provide fuel for the body: dietary fibre is the indigestible part of plants. They function as coenzymes and help fend off disease: minerals are inorganic substances that are essential to a wide range of life processes. 2: water functions as a solvent, provides a medium for chemical reactions, is a lubricant, forms a protective cushion around vital organs, and helps regulate body temperature.