Digestive System
Where does digestion start?
Mouth
What is glucose?
A type of sugar
What organ pumps blood throughout your body?
Heart
What food group does cereal belong to?
Grains
What food group does yogurt belong to?
Dairy
What helps carry food from your mouth to your stomach?
Esophagus
Is glucose bad for you?
NO!
What is hypertension?
High Blood Pressure
What are the 5 food groups that make up your plate?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
Which organ sends messages to your body?
Brain
Where does your food get broken down the most?
Stomach
What increases your risk for diabetes?
Family history, unhealthy foods, not exercising
Which organs manage your blood pressure?
Heart and kidneys
Name 2 things that a nutrition label tells you about foods/snacks.
Serving size, calories, sodium, fat, sugar, fiber, vitamins
Which nutrient helps you feel full longer?
Fiber
Where does most nutrient absorption happen?
Small Intestine
Which hormone helps move sugar into your cells?
Insulin
What does your body use sodium (salt) for?
Send messages through nerves, move your muscles, and maintain your blood pressure
What food groups should fill half your plate?
Fruits and vegetables
What are the two most common causes of kidney failure?
Hypertension and diabetes
What organ produces bile?
Liver
Which organ makes insulin?
Pancreas
What is it called when your heart doesn’t get oxygen?
Heart attack
What percentage of your plate should be protein?
25%
How much sodium is in 2 servings of this snack?
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RUYMSoLn2ofwfHwaj_I6MZJWwP4OX3weSiNTXFxfalM/edit?usp=sharing
420 mg