Digestion Food & Nutrition 1 Calorie=Amt. of heat needed to raise 1 gram of H20 1* Celsius. Average Teen needs – 2500 calories per day.

Old Food Pyramid

New Food Pyramid

Nutritional Labels Serving Size Calories Total Fat in grams Sodium in mg Total Carbs in g Dietary Fibers Sugars in g Vitamins Calories/gram

Which structure is responsible for storing bile? Why is bile important? Gallbladder It helps to digest fats.

Where does starch digestion begin? The mouth (with the help of enzymes).

Which structure is responsible for the absorption of nutrients from food? Small Intestine

What organ maintains blood-sugar levels? Pancreas (insulin!)

Which structure is responsible for water absorption? Large Intestine