Hauora Flashcards
What are the seven types of nutrients?
1) Carbohydrates
2) Vitamins
3) Minerals
4) Protein
5) Fats
6) Water
7) Fibre
What is Carbohydrate?
Carbs is used for energry.
What is Vitamins?
What are Minerals?
What is Protein?
Cell repair and growth
What are Fats?
Warmth and energy
What is Water?
Hydration
What is Fibre?
Promote Bowel movement.
Digestive System labels
Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus.
What is the function of mouth?
Chewing and breaking down food into smaller bits.
What is the function of esophagus?
Using muscle to push food downwards.
What is the function of stomach?
Stomach acid to break down the food further.
What is the function of small intestine?
To absorb the nutrients
What is the function of large intestine?
Absorbs the water
What is the function of anus?
Solid food leaves the body.
