What is added to the food in the mouth?
Saliva
What part of the digestive system churns the food?
stomach
Name the two types of digestion
Physical or chemical
The digestive system starts in the...?
mouth
Name this organ:
What is your stomach?
Why do we need food
energy/ growth/ repair
What muscle is responsible for the pushing down and contracting of the digestive system?
peristalsis
What is the breakdown of food called?
Digestion
Name the function of the teeth
To physically breakdown food
Name the six important nutrients we need
protein, fats, carbs, vitamins, minerals, water
Which nutrient insulates the body?
fat
Which nutrient gives us short-term energy?
carbohydrates
Which organ absorbs water and forms feces?
Large intestine
Name a Vitamin
A D E K B C
Which of these helps prevent constipation the most?
a) Fibre and water
b) Salt
c) Sugar
d) Fat
Fibre and water
Which nutrient grows and repairs muscle?
protein
This organ reabsorbs water into the body and compacts solid waste in preparation for elimination
The large intestine
this organ connects the mouth to the stomach
the esophagus
How does fiber help the digestive system?
It keeps food moving and prevents constipation
Name a food high in fat
butter, oil
Name a food high in protein
milk, cheese, meat, fish, chicken
Name a food high in starch
potatoes, rice, pasta
The digestive system is responsible for removing waste from the body. (True/False)
True
Drinking enough water helps the large intestine by:
Softening stool (feces)
Which of the following foods is a good source of fibre?
a) White bread
b) Apples and carrots
c) Sugar
d) Cheese
Apples and carrots