What happens to my lunch?
A tube starting at the back of your throat that leads to your stomach,
esophagus
teeth that have sharp, straight edges for cutting and biting
incisors
Plaque
What form of food energy is mainly found in breads or pastas?
Carbohydrates
A mineral that is used in the process of making bones and can be found in dairy products.
calcium
This begins in your mouth where your tongue and teeth begin to break down food for your body to absorb the usable parts of food and expel what cannot be used.
The Digestive System
The hardest substance in the body which is comprised of mostly calcium and phosphorous.
enamel
Brush twice per day, floss, go to the dentist 2 times a year, eat healthy foods, avoid sugary drinks or snacks, etc.
Name two foods that are part of the dairy group.
milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.
A vitamin found mostly in citrus fruits, tomatoes and green peppers.
Vitamin C
A substance in saliva that contains chemicals that help with digestion.
enzymes
Molars are bumpy with a larger surface area use for ____________.
grinding
The practice of straightening teeth and correcting how they line up
orthodontics
What foods are not found on the food wheel?
junk foods, cookies, candy, chips, etc.
A disease that develops because of a lack of calcium or vitamin D. People with this disease develop soft bones which result in a deformed skeleton.
rickets
This contains water and hydrochloric acid that break down food and churns the food until it is a thin liquid.
stomach
These teeth are pointed and used for tearing
cuspids or canine teeth
Name one thing brushing your teeth removes from your teeth.
bits of food, acid, or plaque
Name a food group that offers a source of protein.
Meats, dairy
Most children should drink ____ glasses of water each day.
6
Parts of food that cannot be used are passed on here which then pass out of the body.
large intestine
The bone-like layer that gives the tooth its shape and size.
Dentin
A device that is worn after braces to hold the teeth in the proper position.
retainer
Name the three forms of energy that can be found in food.
fats, proteins, carbohydrates
A disease caused by a poor diet. It is serious decrease in red blood cells or a lowered ability for the blood to carry oxygen to the cells in the body.
Anemia