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The Digestive System NutrientsMy PlateThe Food Groups Fun Facts
Where does digestion start? A 100
The Mouth A 100
Name the structure of the digestive system that does the most work. A 200
The Small Intestine A 200
What happens in the large intestine? A 300
All water is removed and anything left over is considered waste. A 300
List the order of the Digestive System. A 400
Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Flush!! A 400
What is inside the stomach that helps to break up the food? A 500
Gastric Juices A 500
What are nutrients? B 100
Nutrients are the important parts in the food we eat that help to fuel our body. B 100
Name 3 nutrients our body needs. B 200
Protein, Carbohydrates, Calcium, Vitamins, Fats/Oils, Fiber B 200
What does protein do for our body? B 300
Helps to build muscles and repair red blood cells. B 300
Which nutrient helps build strong bones and teeth? B 400
Calcium B 400
What should someone that doesn’t get all nutrients from food do to gain them? (Ex. a vegetarian) B 500
They’d need to consume supplements, like vitamins. B 500
What is My Plate? C 100
A dietary guideline that helps people eat a balanced diet. C 100
What are the largest two sections of the My Plate Guideline? C 200
Grains and Vegetables C 200
Name the smallest section of My Plate. C 300
Dairy C 300
DAILY DOUBLE C 400 DAILY DOUBLE Place A Wager
Name the colors of each section of My Plate. C 400
Red = Fruit Green = Vegetables Blue = Dairy Purple = Protein Orange = Grain C 400
Why is important to eat in moderation? C 500
So that your body gets all the nutrients. C 500
Name 3 foods from the grains group. D 100
Answers Vary D 100
Name 3 foods from the vegetable group. D 200
Answers Vary D 200
Name 3 foods from the protein group. D 300
Answers Vary D 300
Name 3 foods from the fruit group. D 400
Answers Vary D 400
Name 3 foods from the dairy group. D 500
Answers Vary D 500
What is an enzyme? E 100
A chemical that helps the digestive system change food into a form the body can use. E 100
How many pints of saliva do we make a day (*think a small carton of milk*)? E 200
We make 1 to 3 pints of saliva a day E 200
How long does food stay in our stomach? E 300
Food stays in your stomach for 2 to 3 hours E 300
How much can an adult’s stomach hold? E 400
An adults stomach can hold approximately 1.5 liters of material E 400
How much gas do we pass a day? E 500
Most of us pass somewhere between 200 and 2,000 ml of gas per day E 500