Polifenols in nutrition

4. - Compounds found in plants that help protect against oxidative stress.
6. - A large group of phenolic compounds that includes catechins and anthocyanins.
7. - A digestive phase where enzymes like pepsin act on food.
9. - A method of studying digestion outside of a living organism using simulated conditions.
10. - The part of the digestive system where enzymatic breakdown begins.
11. - The measure of a food's ability to neutralize free radicals.
13. - A digestive fluid produced by the liver that helps break down fats.
14. - A class of plant compounds with antioxidant properties, including flavonoids and tannins.
15. - The process of breaking down food into smaller molecules for absorption.
17. - The body's system responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.
18. - A type of antioxidant found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains that contributes to health benefits.
19. - The term for the proportion of a nutrient that is absorbed and utilized by the body.

1. - The ability of a compound to reach the bloodstream and exert biological effects.
2. - A key enzyme in gastric digestion that breaks down proteins.
3. - The final section of the digestive system where microbial fermentation occurs.
5. - A phase where pancreatic enzymes and bile act on digested food.
8. - The organ where most nutrient absorption takes place.
12. - A radical-scavenging antioxidant test used to measure antioxidant capacity.
13. - The process by which nutrients are made available for absorption in the body.
16. - A group of phenolic acids commonly found in whole grains and coffee.