The Digestive System By Seth and Robin

Did you know that when you eat an apple, a hamburger, or anything else, your digestive system breaks it down so your body can use it? This system is fascinating because of the way it works. Introduction Introduction

How the Amazing Digestive System Works Your digestive system breaks up the nutrients so your body has energy for the day. It takes the healthy stuff and uses it, then it gets rid of the left over stuff.

When you eat or drink a little flap comes down so your food doesn’t come out your nose, and there is also something that blocks your food from going down your breathing tube. Then, it goes down your small intestine and through your large intestine. More About How the Digestive System Works

Taking care of your system means eating the right foods like fruits and vegetables, jogging every day, riding bikes, and not eat lots of chocolate. Eat mostly healthy stuff like we listed. You can use the Food Guide Pyramid to check if you are eating the right foods. That’s how you take care of your system. Caring for Your Digestive System

Food Guide Pyramid

n The entire digestive system 30 feet long. n An adult’s intestines are 25 feet long. The intestines of a horse are 89 feet long. n Food stays in the digestive system for up to 24 hours. n It takes 3 hours for food to pass through your digestive system. Amazing Facts

More Amazing Facts n Your system turns food into useful stuff for your body. n Chewing food like steak takes about 5-30 seconds. n Swallowing takes about 10 seconds.

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