Your Body

Dietary protein provides you with essential amino acids which, together with the amino acids your body makes, provide the building blocks for your body. Learn more about this organic macronutrient.

Digestion begins in your mouth where the mechanical action of your teeth, tongue, and jaw begins to break down food that will eventually be absorbed as nutrients.

What part does protein play in your diet? Are you getting enough or too much? Why do you need protein? If you want to learn more this course may be for you.

Your large intestine is home to millions of bacteria. Learn more about their participation in the final stages of digestion.

Digestive enzymes are amazing protein molecules necessary for your digestive process and are produced by your own body cells. Learn more about enzymes and digestion.