Food
Which is better for a snack if you don't want to spike your blood sugar? An apple, or a snickers bar?
An apple
This nutrient gives your body quick energy
Carbohydrates
The mouth
What two bean shaped organs filter waste in the excretory system?
The kidneys
This is the largest organ in the body
The skin
An avocado is a great source of what nutrient?
Fat
You need the smallest amount of this main nutrient
Fat
Once through the mouth and esophagus, where does the food go first?
The stomach
What intestine stores solid waste before it exits the body?
The large intestine
How many bones does an adult human have?
206
Fiber
Some great sources of this nutrient would be eggs, chicken, nuts, and beans
Protein
This is a tiny organ on the right side of your belly that is mostly useless, but can become infected and need to be removed
The appendix
This organ stores urine before it is released from the body
The bladder
Can you drink too much water?
Yes, that can make you very sick
Are meat and animal products necessary for a balanced diet?
No
Why is fiber important in a healthy diet?
Because it helps keep things moving in the digestive system
This organ excretes bile to help the digestion in the stomach
The liver
What is the liquid waste that leaves your body through the skin?
Sweat
These two nutrients are necessary for body function, but in smaller amounts than fats, proteins, and carbohydrates
Vitamins and minerals
Give me an example of a balanced meal (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fats, and proteins)
Any example with a whole grain, fruit, vegetable, fat, and protein
List a source of healthy fats
Any whole food based fat sources (avocado, eggs, coconut, nuts)
What is the function of the hair-like structures, or villi, in the small intestine?
To absorb nutrients
What is it called when your body doesn't have enough water?
Dehydration
How long does the body take to completely digest food from the time it's been eaten?
Approximately 12 hours