Food And Digestion Flashcards
What dose fat do
It’s for energy restore
What is water used for
75% of your body is made of water
What are vitamins and minerals used for
Healthy teeth and bones
What is fibre used for
Keeps you regular
Why do we need small food molecules
We need them small so they fit through the wall of small intentioned and get into our blood
What job dose the mouth do
The mouth chews the food into smaller pieces. Saliva is added to enzymes to start the digesting process
What dose the gullet/ oesophagus do
The food is passed through it to reach thr stomach
What dose the stomach do
The stomach churns up the food and mixes it with asides to help kill bacteria. More enzymes are added to break down the large food monaclues
What dose the small intestine do
The digestion is completed by enzymes and small molecules produced are absorbed into the blood stream
What dose the large intestine do
It is where water is absorbed into the bloodstream
What dose the anus do
It is where the food is pushed out of the body
What dose carbohydrates do
They give you energy
