Why does carbohydrate digestion NOT occur in the stomach?
A) Acid in the stomach inactivates salivary amylase.
B) All carbohydrates are broken down in the mouth before they reach the stomach.
C) The stomach lining absorbs all carbohydrates.
D) Pancreatic amylase absorbs all carbohydrates through endocytosis.
Question 2
Genetics plays a role in determining an individual's required intake of vitamins and minerals. What term is used to denote the science that blends the study of human nutrition with genetics?
A) genetic-nutrition B) genetically modified foods
C) nutrigenomics D) nutrigenetics