Food adventure
What do we put into our body when we eat?
Food
Where does digestion begin?
In your mouth!
After you swallow food where does it go?
What is Stomach?
What comes after the stomach?
The intestines!
What should we drink plenty of to help our bodies?
Water!
Name a healthy food that Bluey could eat.
An apple!
What does your teeth do to food
They chew it into smaller pieces.
What does your stomach do?
It helps break down food
What does the small intestine do?
It takes nutrients from food and gives them to your body.
Name one thing you can do to keep your digestive system healthy.
Eat healthy foods, drink water, and stay active!
Why does our body need food?
Food gives us energy to play and grow!
What helps make food wet and easier to swallow?
Saliva
Bluey eats an apple. Does the stomach keep the apple whole?
No! It breaks the food down.
Why are nutrients important?
They help our bodies grow and stay strong!
Bluey wants to help her tummy stay healthy. Should she eat fruits and vegetables or only candy?
Fruits and vegetables!
What happens to food after we eat it?
Our digestive system breaks it down.
Why do we chew our food?
To make it into smaller pieces.
What happens to food in the stomach?
It gets mixed and broken down.
What is one job of the large intestine?
It helps absorb water from what is left of the food.
Why is being active good for our body?
It helps keep our body healthy.
What are the helpful parts of food that our body uses called?
Nutrients!
After we chew and swallow, where does the food go?
The stomach!
What organ does food go to after the stomach?
The small intestine!
What is the path food takes?
Mouth → Stomach → Small Intestine → Large Intestine!
Name three things you can do to help keep your digestive system healthy.
Eat health food, drink water, and stay active!