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Digestive Enzymes, Nutrition and Your Health

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As Natalie describes in this video, nutrition is about more than just having a healthy diet. Your body's absorption, digestion, and elimination is key in your overall health. The function of enzymes is clearly explained along with the importance of these little aids.

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the digestive system, human body systems, digestion, absorption

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digestive enzymes, Nutrition, Health, intestinal problems, digestion, absorption, elimination, raw foods, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
9:59
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