Question 1

what diseases would cause nutrients to not be fully absorbed in the stomach?

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A few causes.: Most nutrient are not absorbed in the stomach, that is the job of the small intestine.  Many diseases cause malnutrition by disturbing small intestine or by altering transit time - crohn's disease, gluten enteropathy, allergy, intestinal lymphoma, pernicious anemia, pancreatic disease.

Question 2

do you know if nutrients are absorbed passively or actively in the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

Digestion: Absorption of nutrients in the GI tract is complex. There are many enzymes and proteins that allow the body to break large products into small enough molecules to be absorbed. It is a very active system but is not under the control of conscious central nervous system.

Question 3

how semem in the gut be absorbed by the body as nutrient?

Accepted Answer

Semen does not: Have any spectacular nutritonal qualities.

Question 4

what exactly is nutrient imbalance?

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Not quite sure: Nutrient imbalance is a very vague, non medical term. Different people imply different notions. Say, fat malabsorption due to pancreatitis (chronic) may cause nutrient imbalance in that fat is being lost from the body. Glutein intolerance may cause iron deficiency anemia, which is nutrient imbalance due to lack of iron. B12 malabsorption will lead to decrease of B12 and nutrient imbalance.

Question 5

how are nutrients processed in the body?

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Nutrients: This is hard to answer in 400 words, but basically foods are broken down by enzymes in the Gastrointestinal tract, then absorbed through the lining, distributed to the blood which delivers them to the cells of the body.

Question 6

what are the nutrients that in the ginger?

Accepted Answer

Root/herb: Ginger is a root/herb...It is used in cooking and baking...It has also been shown to calm upset tummies and seasickness...Beware, however when used in large amounts over long periods of time, it can be deleterious to certain organs...Better to check with your doc or a dietician before using it therapeutically..Pretty safe when used for cooking and baking, however..

Question 7

what are the nutrients contained in onions?

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Several: Onions, the big bulbs, are mostly water, with some carbs, fiber, a few vitamins and minerals, a dab of protein and very little fat (oil). They are very low in calories and add flavor to foods.  See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onion
 There have been a few small clinical studies that suggest more specific benefits of onions. See
http://healthtools.aarp.org/natstandardcontent/onion/2

Question 8

does frozen vegetables provide enough nutrients?

Accepted Answer

Yes: they can be healthy.

Question 9

what foods and nutrients do you always have to have?

Accepted Answer

Long list: Too many to list here but there are many so-called essential nutrients that must be in diets or supplements to provide for the body's needs.  A balanced diet will contain these.  A consultation with a nutritionist will discover whether your pattern is balanced.

Question 10

what exactly are nutrients and why are they important?

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Nutrients: Nutrients is a broad spectrum definition of body's building blocks. Of those, the most important are proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Others, not less importants, are vitamins and minerals. Without those, your body systems will not function properly, leading to the state of disease and potentially death.

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