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In a nutshell about digestion



3. Overfeeding
The child eats more food than necessary and consequently is not hungry when the time for the next meal comes around. If the child often overeats, the body will adapts quickly by mentally readjusting its minimal value for satiety. The body will try to digest everything. This way the stomach and the bowels enlarge and the body will need more energy for digestion. The child will become tired, and the lack of exercise will lead to obesity. These are major steps toward a life full of disease, obesity, and lack of exercise. It is important to remember that the child grows strong from receiving the right nutrients in the right quality,...
Muscle function
Energy providing nutrients support proper muscle function. Carbohydrates are the body’s main fuel source. Carbs are broken down and converted into ATP molecules, which muscles directly use for energy. Muscles actually regenerate and grow during relaxation, not during exercise. Protein is needed to build muscle mass, which is why it is important to consume a protein-rich meal after exercising.
Calorie need for children
A child's daily calorie needs:   Age Calorie per day 2-4 years 1000-1300 kcal 4-6 years 1300-1700 kcal 6-10 years 1700-2400 kcal 10-14 years 2400-3000 kcal
Metabolism
Metabolism is a composition of physical and chemical processes during which food becomes energy and waste. Digested carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are burned in our cells and the energy that is released is measured in calories. Most food is turned into energy to maintain body functions. The rest of the food becomes valuable building material or gets stored as fat. The body's fat storing capacity is limitless. The main reason for weight gain is that the person eats takes in more calories than the body is able to burn. During a one-year period, the normal human body can store up to 11 pounds ( 5 kg) of fat. During physical...
Digestion
Of all our bodily functions, digestion uses the most amount of energy. This is the body's first and foremost task; everything else takes a back seat. You probably have experienced this after a good meal. Your mind and body come to a halt and the digestive functions get centre stage in the body. Digestion is a chemical process to break down food into small particles that can be easily absorbed by the digestive tract. Digestive enzymes in the stomach break apart chemical bonds. The absorbable nutrients enter the circulatory system through the walls of the intestine and finally the blood carries the nutrients to the organs throughout the...