Food Groups and Nutrients
Name the three food groups.
whole grains, proteins, fruits and vegetables
What part of the digestive system tears and grinds food into smaller pieces?
teeth
Explain the job of the heart.
Pumps blood throughout our bodies.
Name one part of the respiratory system and explain its purpose.
nose: take in and filter air
trachea: moves air from the mouth to the lungs and also filters the air
lungs: transfer oxygen into the bloodstream and take carbon dioxide out of the bloodstream
diaphragm: a muscle that moves up and down to help draw air into the chest and push air out
alveoli: tiny sacs that help the lungs pass oxygen into the bloodstream
What is the main job of the brain?
It is the control centre of the body that controls everything the body does.
Which food group does bread belong to?
whole grains
Where is saliva found and what does it do?
It is found in the mouth and it helps to break down food.
What is the purpose of the circulatory system?
To pump and transport blood and nutrients to all of the parts of our bodies.
What is the tube that leads air to the lungs called?
trachea
Name the three main parts of the nervous system.
brain, spinal cord, nerves
Steak has a high amount of which main nutrient?
protein
What is the purpose of the digestive system?
What are the three types of blood vessels in our bodies?
arteries, capillaries, veins
What is the function of the respiratory system?
to provide the body with oxygen and to remove carbon dioxide from the body
What is the purpose of the nervous system?
To control and send messages to the rest of the body.
Name 5 things you can find on a food label.
Serving size, calories, fats (g), carbohydrates (g), sugar (g), protein (g), vitamins, minerals, ingredients.
What is the longest part of the digestive system?
Small intestine (6.5m), bigger than the large intestine (1.5m), and the esophagus (25cm)
What is something that can damage our circulatory system?
Multiple answers possible (ex: unhealthy foods, lack of exercise)
Name a lifestyle choice that can harm the respiratory system.
Smoking
Describe one way you can protect your brain.
Multiple answers possible (ex: wearing a helmet)
Create a healthy lunch that includes all of the food groups.
Multiple answers possible.
Name all 7 parts of the digestive system.
teeth, saliva, tongue, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine,
Describe the job of each type of blood vessel.
Arteries: carry blood filled with oxygen away from the heart and to the rest of the body Capillaries: small vessels that are thin so nutrients and wastes can filter through them Veins: return blood back to the heart and lungs and they appear blue under the skin because they carry carbon dioxide
nose, trachea, lungs, diaphragm, alveoli
What is the main job of the spinal cord?
It is a bundle of nerves that runs down the backbone and send messages from the brain to the rest of the body?