Food and Energy
Healthy Eating
The Digestive Process begins
Final digestion and Absorption
Variety
100
what two things does food provide for you body?
nutrients and energy
100
what are the six food groups
grains, vegetables,fruits, oils, milk/dairy, meat and beans
100
The digestive systems 3 functions are:
1. breaks down food into molecules 2. molecules are absorbed 3. wastes are eliminated
100
What generally occurs in the small intestine
chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients
100
nutrients that are not made of living things are called
minerals
200
What are the substances in food that provide raw materials and the energy needed?
nutrients
200
What things should a person limit in their diet
Sugars and fats
200
What is the chemical in the mouth that helps digest food?
saliva
200
What role does the liver have in the digestive system?
the liver produces bile which breaks up fat particles
200
which kind of protein contains all the essential amino acids
complete proteins
300
list three ways that proteins are used
1. tissue growth and repair 2. protect internal organs 3. insulate body to keep it warm
300
What do the different widths of food groups of the My Pyramid mean?
the amounts of each group you should be eating each day
300
What is the flap that protects the windpipe and forces food down the esophagus?
Epiglottis
300
What does the pancreas produces and what are the 3 things that this substance breaks down?
enzymes,- starches, fats and protein
300
name three things that happen in the mouth
1. an enzyme is added (saliva mixes) 2. teeth break food into smaller pieces 3. mechanical and chemical digestion begin
400
Which kind of fat is found in oils?
Unsaturated fats
400
Why would a runner be able to eat more than a person who does not exercise?
the runner is more active and needs more energy/food
400
The involuntary action that pushes food though the digestive system
peristalsis
400
What happens when food goes through the large intestines?
the water is absorbed and the waste is prepared
400
the protective substance that protects the stomach
mucus
500
What are the 6 nutrients
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
500
What are 2 things you can find on a Food Label?
Calories, Ingredients, Serving size, Percent Daily Values of Vitamins and minerals
500
how do pepsin and hydrochloric acid work together in the stomach
Pepsin works best in an acidic environment that hydrochloric acid provides
500
describe the differences between chemical and mechanical digestion.
chemical digestion is when food is broken down with chemical reactions. Mechanical digestion is when food is broken down with actions.
500
most chemical digestion occurs in the...
small intestine
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