Body Parts/Organs
This muscular tube connects the mouth to the stomach
the esophagus
Bottom level of the food pyramid, representing the largest food group
Veggies & Fruites
Is this balanced? 1 slice of bread, 2 eggs, breakfast potatoes, and blueberries
Yes this is considered a balanced meal.
Saliva
Watery liquid that helps break down food.
This organ produces acid and is responsible for breaking down food
The stomach
Dairy products have ________, which helps build strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
Is this balanced? A bowl of oatmeal made with cinnamon and milk.
No this is not balanced.
Stomach Acid
Helps break down food in a way that takes solids and transfrom it to a liquid so it can move to the small intestine.
The flap of tissue that prevents food from entering the trachea while swallowing
The epiglottis
The food group that includes fish, eggs, meat, and nuts
Protein
Is this balanced? Fish, veggies, mashed potatoes, cheese slices
Yes it is balanced.
Digestion
Is the process of breaking down food and obsorbing the nutrients that help keep our body healthy and functioning
Nutrients absorb in this part of the digestive system?
The small intenstine
This food group should be avoided as much as possible. Hint: it is not on the food pyramid because we should never eat it.
Candy
Is this balanced? Steak and veggies
No.
Mouth
Is the first step in digestion where the food enters the mouth.
Food waste finds its way to this organ before exiting the body. Hint: there is no more water in this organ.
Large intestine
is it considered healthy to eat only veggies?
No. We need balance in order to receive different nutrients
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Churn
It is what our stomach does to the food in order to help with digestion as it helps to break down the food in the stomach