Food
What is food?
Any edible substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism.
What is a balanced diet?
Diet that contains enough of the right type of food daily to maintain good health.
What are teeth?
Hard, bony structures that grow from the jawbone.
Where are the roots of the teeth?
Below the gums.
What is the function of the digestive system?
Break down food so that nutrients can be absorbed in the body.
Why is food important?
Gives us energy to function and stay active, plays an important role in the promotion of health and disease prevention, provide necessary nutrients for growth, health and repair to our bodies.
Why is it important to have a balanced diet?
Essential for proper growth and development.
What is the function of teeth.
Teeth are used to bite and chew food. They also help with speech.
What is the outer layer that protects the tooth called?
The enamel
Name three of the food groups.
Staples, Food from animals, Legumes, Vegetables, Fruits, Fats and oils
Name 3 examples of foods that would be in a healthy diet?
Answers will vary.
How many teeth do adults have?
32
What softer part makes up most of the tooth?
The dentin
What is food mixed with in the stomach to help digestion?
Stomach acid
What 2 food groups provide proteins?
Food from animals, Legumes
What 6 types of food do we need to eat to maintain a healthy diet?
Staples, food from animals, legumes, vegetables, fruits, fats and oils.
Name 3 ways you can care for your teeth.
Brush your teeth twice a day, floss, change your toothbrush every couple months, lightly brush your tongue, visit the dentist for cleanings, eat a balanced diet, avoid eating too many sweets.
What do the nerves in our teeth do?
Send signals to the brain about heat, cold, and pain.
Name the 6 main organs in the digestive system and their functions.
Mouth (begins breaking down food), Oesophagus (transports food to the stomach), Stomach (mixes food with stomach acid), Small Intestine (absorbs nutrients), Large Intestine (reabsorbs water and stores faeces).
What 2 food groups provide vitamins and minerals?
Green leafy and coloured vegetables and Fruits
What are two conditions that could happen if you don't eat a balanced diet?
Obesity and malnutrition
Name 3 types of teeth and their functions.
What is the center of the tooth called and what does it contain?
The pulp, it is soft tissue that contains blood and nerves.
Where do the nutrients go after being absorbed in the small intestine?
Taken to cells all over the body.