Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781305627994
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Brooks Cole
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 5, Problem 6SC
Summary Introduction
Interpretation:
If the statement, ‘little fat digestion takes place in the stomach’ is true or false.
Concept Introduction:
Fat and fat soluble vitamins are mainly absorb in small intestine. In the mouth, the enzyme known as lipid ligase is present. This enzyme causes the breakdown of lipids into the smaller diglyceride components.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionChapter 5 Solutions
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
Knowledge Booster
Recommended textbooks for you
- Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781285866932Author:Lauralee SherwoodPublisher:Cengage LearningNutritionHealth & NutritionISBN:9781337906371Author:Sizer, Frances Sienkiewicz., WHITNEY, ElliePublisher:Cengage Learning,
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Nutrition
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337906371
Author:Sizer, Frances Sienkiewicz., WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher:Cengage Learning,