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IGCSE Human Nutrition Overview by davin gunawan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides information about human nutrition, including: 1) Humans need a balanced diet with all essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals in the correct amounts for growth and repair. 2) Nutrients are broken down and absorbed in the alimentary canal, and deficiencies can cause conditions like scurvy or malnutrition. 3) Mechanical and chemical digestion break down food into smaller molecules for absorption. Mechanical digestion begins in the mouth by chew
- Author
- davin gunawan
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- EN