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3.5: Macronutrient Digestion Review

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    The following figures review the digestion of the different macronutrients.

    Carbohydrate Digestion

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    Figure 3.51 Review of carbohydrate digestion1

    Protein Digestion

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    Figure 3.52 Review of protein digestion1

    Lipid Digestion

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    Figure 3.53 Review of triglyceride digestion1

    Cholesterol Ester and Phospholipid Digestion

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    Figure 3.54 Review of cholesterol ester and phospholipid digestion1

    After digestion, the products below are ready for uptake into the enterocyte.

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    Figure 3.55 Macronutrient digestion products ready for uptake into the enterocyte


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