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What is the digestive fate of a fish finger sandwich?  

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What is the digestive fate of a fish finger sandwich? A fish finger sandwich contains many essential foods, vitamins and minerals that our body needs for good health. The bread provides fibre that is needed to keep our digestive system fit, healthy and working. It also contains carbohydrates, which provide us with energy, and helps prevent constipation. The fish provides proteins, which are needed for growth, iron for keeping our red blood cells healthy, and iodine, which is used by the thyroid gland. The butter or margarine in the sandwich provides vitamins A and D for healthy skin, strong bones and teeth. Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats are known as Macro Foods. Minerals and Vitamins are known as Micro Foods. The fats in the butter and fish provide us with energy. Unfortunately, these fats are saturated fats. Eating too much of these can damage our health. They stick to the lining of...

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