Food
Name 1 food that contains protein
Meat, eggs, nuts, milk...
What nutrients are found in watermelon?
Vitamins, minerals, water
What organ is at the start of the digestive system?
Mouth
Name one way to stay healthy.
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Name 3 foods that contain carbohydrates.
Rice, bread, pasta, potatoes, sugar...
What vitamins are found in Pad Krapow?
How do you spell the organ between the mouth and the stomach?
Esophagus or Oesophagus
How much water should you drink per day?
2-3 liters or about 8 cups.
Name 5 foods that contain vitamins.
apple, orange, strawberry, broccoli, carrot, salad...
Why is fat good for your body?
Gives energy, keeps you warm, breaks down vitamins.
Name two places where chemical digestion occurs.
Mouth (saliva), stomach (hydrochloric acid), small intestine (bile and enzymes)
How many calories should a 14 year old girl eat per day?
1800kcal
Any balanced meal
What are 3 examples of why vitamins are good for you?
Healthy vision, skin, hair, bones, teeth, immune system, blood, nerve function...
What organ stores bile?
Gallbladder
How many more calories should a pregnant woman eat per day?
300-500kcals
Name the 4 sections of the food pyramid from smallest to largest.
Smallest --> fats --> meat --> fruit and vegetables --> carbohydrates
If you do not eat enough vitamin A, what effect might it have on you body?
Bad eye sight.
What organ of the digestive system absorbs mostly water, vitamins and minerals into the body?
Large intestine.
Explain, in as much detail as you can, why it is important to look after your digestive system?
A healthy digestive system means you can absorb more nutrients when you eat. This makes your body healthier. A healthy body makes a healthy digestive system.