Digestion

Description

This program provides a thorough introduction to the structure and functions of the digestive tract. Using modern body-imaging techniques, the program explores where fat is located and how its distribution within the body differs from person to person. The program also explains how dietary fat is digested and assimilated by the body, how food becomes body fat, and how our lifestyles dictate both our body shape and our overall health. The program provides a complete introduction to the following topics: The location and functions of fat in the body; Healthy diets; Structure and functions of the digestive tract and associated organs; The process of digestion; Fat metabolism; Regulation of adipose tissue; The role of the liver in fat metabolism

Runtime

20 min

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Date of Publication

[2005], c1995

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