Question

Write in two sentences each in a 5th graders response

Identify the purpose of each building block of sugars, amino acids and fatty acids when broken down in your body and how the nutrients contribute to your body's biochemistry.

Answer 1

Sugars: When you eat sugars, your body breaks them into glucose, a simple sugar that gives your cells quick energy. This energy is stored in tiny packets called ATP that your brain and muscles use, and extra glucose can be saved in your liver as glycogen for later.

Amino acids: Proteins are broken into amino acids, which your body uses like building blocks to make new muscles, skin, and important helpers like enzymes and hormones. Amino acids also help control the chemical reactions and messages in your body, and if needed they can be turned into energy.

Fatty acids: Fats are broken into fatty acids and glycerol, which give your body long-lasting energy used when quick sugar energy runs out. Fatty acids also help build cell membranes and make signaling molecules, and when your cells break them down they produce lots of ATP to power your body.