Know yourself - Introductory Material

Digestion occurs in your gastrointestinal tract and is the process by which nutrients contained in the food you consume are separated and absorbed into your body.

Your small intestine is anything but small. At 3 metres in length it is the major site of digestion and absorption of nutrients obtained from the food that you eat.

Measuring your waist circumference is a quick and easy way to identify potential health risks.

If you want to develop healthful eating practices it is helpful to understand your eating habits. Learn how to identify your eating habits and patterns.

Body composition refers to the relative percentage of lean and fat tissue in your body. As a health indicator it may be more important than weight measurement