NUTRITION
Skipping this meal may lead to overeating later in the day.. What am I?
Breakfast
How long are small instestines?
20 ft long
why does stomach acid not burn through the stomach?
producs a thick layer of mucus to protect its lining
Whole grains are an imporants part of our diet because they are high in this.. What am I?
Fiber
What breaks down food?
Saliva, gastric juices, pancreatic enzymes and bile.
How much saliva do you produce?
2 pints every day
What foods cause inflammation in the body?
Highly processed, sugary and fried foods.
What is the role of the large intestine
Absorbswater and electrolytes.
What is the function of the appendix?
store beneficial gut bacteria and plays a role in the immune
What are the most common foods people are allergic to?
Milk, peanuts and eggs
How long does digestion take?
20 hrs
What is the medical term for chewing?
Mastication
What are benefits of nutrition?
Strengthens your immune system
What causes a heartburn?
occurs when stomach acid rises into the esophagus.
What is the jejunum?
the second part of the small intestine