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Wellbeing
Is when people are physical an mentally healthy
3 things to keep our bodies healthy
Sleep 9-10 hours
Do sports or exercise 30-45 min
Drink 2 L of water every day
Balanced diet
Is a diet they contains all the nutrients in the correct amount
Oral hygiene
Mean to keep our teeth and gums clean , healthy and strong
Teeth and gums
Are importa because they help you to chew your food
Plaque
Is a mixture of saliva, bacteria and food particles
Plaque causes
Gum infections and gringivitis
Good dental health
Brush your teeth 2 times per day
Visit the dentist
Limit sugar food
Stress
Is when we experience mental or emotional strain
Effects of stress
Sleeplessness, headches, anger, anxiety
Digestion
Is the process through which the body breaks down food
Physical breakdown
Food is chew by the teeth and churned around in the stomach
Chemical breakdown
Protein, fats and carbohydrates must be chemically broken down
Digestive enzymes
Help to break down food for absorption into the blood
Functions of the digestive system
Breakdown macronutrients
Absorb nutrients
Excrete waster