Notre Dame University

College of Health Sciences

NUTRITION 105 FINALS SKILLS LAB

Worksheet No. 1

Process of Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients

Name: __________________________________________ Date: ___________

Year and Section: ________________________________ Score: __________

Objectives:
The students will:
1. Describe the mechanical and chemical processes of digestion, absorption and metabolism
of foods.
2. Describe the digestion and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
3. Summarize the role of the mouth, stomach and intestines in the digestive process in
health and disease states.
4. Describe the role of enzymes in digestion, absorption and cell metabolism.

Instructions:
1. Illustrate the digestion of a meal composed of a ham sandwich on whole-wheat bread, a
glass of low-fat milk and a fresh apple. Use the space below for your illustration

2.Describe the mechanical and chemical processes that occur and name the enzymes involved.