Module 5 : Digestion and Metabolism of Fats and Micronutrients, and their Role in Nutrition (I)
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Module 5 : Digestion and Metabolism of Fats and Micronutrients, and their Role in Nutrition (I)
ObjectivesFat digestion process and enzymatic actionFat emulsion and the absorption processFat metabolism and effects of excessive and inadequate intakeFat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins and their role in biological function5.1 IntroductionDigestion of fats is comparatively simpler and more uncomplicated than the absorption of carbohydrates and proteins.The pancreas and the liver play major roles in the digestion of fats by secreting fat-digesting enzymes including lipase. The liver secretes...
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Nutrition Module 5
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