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The process of breaking down food into forms the body can use is __.
digestion
The first part of the digestive system is the __.
mouth
The clear liquid in mouth that begins the digestion process is __.
saliva
The hard covering that protects the teeth from pressures of biting and chewing is __.
enamel
What is the esophagus?
The tube that connects the throat to the stomach
__ provide stored energy for the body.
Fats
The stretchy bag of muscle that digests swallowed food is the __.
stomach
What foods have a savory or umami taste?
Cheese, tomatoes, meats
The flap of tissue that covers the opening of the trachea is the __.
epiglottis
gall bladder
__ help to build and repair the body.
Proteins
The __ produces insulin and enzymes.
pancreas
Nutrients that are necessary for the body to grow and function are __.
vitamins
__ are the main source of energy for the body.
Carbohydrates
What organs are part of the digestive tract but food doesn't pass through?
liver
pancreas
gall bladder
Name 3 examples of protein.
fish, meat, eggs, nuts, seeds
Different foods have different amounts of calories that __.
give the body energy
Breaking down food into smaller pieces is __ digestion.
mechanical
What part of the digestive system that takes in water and salts is the __.
large intestine
Name 4 examples of vegetables.
broccoli, carrots, peas, potatoes, etc
What does the small intestine do?
absorb nutrients & water
Name 3 grains.
Rice, oats, barley, wheat, corn, cereal, bread, etc
The 5 basic food groups are:
fruits
vegetables
proteins
dairy
grains
Why is good nutrition important?
Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. Eating healthy foods is one way to care for our body God gave us.
Name 5 fruits.
berries, orange, apple, pear, banana, pineapple, etc