Absorption of Macronutrients
The Small Intestine Most nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine, where nutrients pass into the bloodstream or lymphatic system.
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MACRONUTRIENT ABSORPTION
Click each macro to learn how they are broken down and absorbed.
CARBOHYDRATES + Broken down into glucose for energy. + Absorbed directly into the bloodstream.
CARBOHYDRATES
PROTEINS
PROTEINS + Digested into amino acids, which help build and repair tissues. + Transported through the bloodstream to cells.
FATS
FATS + Digested into fatty acids and glycerol.
+ Absorbed via the lymphatic system before entering the bloodstream.
Complete!
Nutrient Absorption | Macronutrients
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Absorption of Macronutrients
The Small Intestine Most nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine, where nutrients pass into the bloodstream or lymphatic system.
Begin
MACRONUTRIENT ABSORPTION
Click each macro to learn how they are broken down and absorbed.
CARBOHYDRATES + Broken down into glucose for energy. + Absorbed directly into the bloodstream.
CARBOHYDRATES
PROTEINS
PROTEINS + Digested into amino acids, which help build and repair tissues. + Transported through the bloodstream to cells.
FATS
FATS + Digested into fatty acids and glycerol. + Absorbed via the lymphatic system before entering the bloodstream.
Complete!