Why does the digestive system need energy?
Energy allows all parts of the body to do the job it needs to.
How can you keep the digestive system healthy?
Eat healthy food, high fiber food, drink water.
Name the 5 stages of the digestive system.
Chewing, Swallowing, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine.
What happens after food is chewed?
Saliva breaks it down even more.
How long does food stay in your stomach for?
4 hours
Where does the digestive system start?
The mouth
Where does your body get its energy from?
Nutrients
How long is the digestive tract?
Over 29 feet
Where does food travel to after the esophagus?
The Stomach
The small intestine will break down ___________
Food even further using digestive juices.
What type of exercise can keep your abdominal muscle strong?
Crunchies
Show me where your liver is located.
Show me
Point to where your large intestine is
Large Intestine
What is the third step of digestion?
Stomach
The second stage of the digestive system in which the tongue pushes food down into the esophagus
Swallowing
