Enzymes

• Lipase breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol
• Lipase is made in the small intestine and pancreas
• Protease breaks down protein into amino acids
• Enzymes break molecules down so bodies can easier absorb the nutrients
• Protease is made in the small intestine, pancreas and stomach
• Amylase breaks down starch into sugars
• Amylase is made in the pancreas, small intestine and mouth