• Question: How do our bodies process food?

    Asked by Maddy to Sian on 15 Jun 2016.
    • Photo: Sian Thomas

      Sian Thomas answered on 15 Jun 2016:

      Hi Maddy,

      Thanks for the question. Not sure whether you are KS3 or GCSE so I have found a link with both! http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/z9pv34j/revision

      Different types of food are broken down in different ways and micronutrients are important as well (like iron and selenium). There are specific conditions that people get when they can’t break down or regulate specific food types – like diabetes which is a problem with glucose (from sugar).

      Do let me know if you have any further questions.

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