The purpose of the digestive system ___________ .
is to break down food so it can be utilized by your body.
The liver is _____________ .
a large organ that produces bile, which helps to digest fats and vitamins
The muscular tube which food travels from the mouth to the stomach.
esophagus
Bananas are found in the __________ food group.
fruits and vegetables
What digestive organ is this?
stomach
Cereal is in the _________ food group.
carbohydrates
Rice is in the _________ food group.
carbohydrate
The purpose of the salivary glands is to ________ .
make food soft with a fluid.
Strawberries are in the _________ food group.
fruits and vegetables
The large intestine is the part of the digestive _________ .
where water is absorbed from waste
The _______ food group requires the most servings per day.
fruits and vegetables
The ____________ is the digestive organ directly about the stomach.
liver
List the 5 food groups.
Fats/ Sugars, Dairy, Carbohydrates, Fruits and Veggies, and Protein
Protein is an important nutrient ____________ .
to build and repair our bodies.
________ is the mineral your mom might give you when you start to get sick.
Zinc
Bread is found in the ___________ food group..
carbohydrates
Yogurt is in the ___________ food group.
dairy
The sun is a source of vitamin _______ .
D
What is the final part of the digestive system?
Anus
Sugars and fats should be less than _____ of your daily diet.
10%
spell this word
intestine
Yogurt is in the ___________ food group.
dairy
This digestive organ helps the body regulate insulin to maintain the proper levels of blood sugar.
the pancreas
Fish is in the __________ food group.
protein
60% of our nutrients come from ________ .
water
Sugars and fats should be less than _______ of your daily diet.
10%
True or False. The mouth is part of the digestive system.
True.
The small intestine is the part of the digestive system ____________ .
where nutrients are absorbed into the body
The 4 essential vitamins your body needs are ____________.
vitamins A, B, C, and D