The process of breaking large food molecules into smaller ones. - Digestion, Substances that speed up the chemical reactions of digestion. - Enzymes, Parts of plants that cannot be digested, helps the body eliminate waste - Fibre, Nutrients that provide the body’s main source of energy. - Carbohydrates, Nutrients that provide insulation and are a source of energy. - Lipids, Nutrient used for growth and repair of tissues. - Protein, Organ where food is churned and mixed with acid. - Stomach, Organ where digestion is completed and nutrients are absorbed into the blood. - Small intestine, Organ where water is absorbed and faeces are formed. - Large intestine, Microorganisms that live in the gut and release vitamins from fibre. - Gut bacteria, Produce enzymes that break down starch in the mouth. - Salivary glands, Produces bile. - Liver, Substance that neutralises stomach acid and helps with the digestion of fats. - Bile, Enzyme that breaks down starch into sugars. - Amylase, Enzyme that breaks down protein into amino acids. - Protease, Enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol. - Lipase, Lowers the pH in the stomach so enzymes can work. - Hydrochloric acid,

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