Digestibility

/ˌdɪdʒɛstəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality of being digestible; how easily something can be broken down and absorbed by the body.

Etymology

From 'digestible' plus the abstract noun suffix '-ity'. This term became important in nutrition science and food chemistry to measure how much of a food's nutrients our bodies can actually use.

Kelly Says

Not all calories are equal—your body can digest some foods way more efficiently than others. Refined grains have higher digestibility than whole grains, which is why whole grains keep you fuller longer!

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