Y8 digestion revision based on bitesize task

There are 7 food groups needed in a healthy diet:

carbohydrates, proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals, water and ................

Which nutrient is needed for making new cells and repairing damaged tissues?

• Fats

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fibre

Carbohydrates are needed for energy, but which of the following foods contain the most carbohydrates?

• Fish

• Pasta

• Peas

• Butter

Fibre is not absorbed into the body. It is important in the diet though for preventing .......................... and heart disease.

A deficiency (lack of) vitamin C in the diet causes what disease?

• obesity

• heart disease

• scurvy

• anaemia

Eating too much food results in obesity. This may cause ....................... disease or diabetes

What happens in the LARGE intestine?

• Enzymes are made

• Water is absorbed

• Digested food is absorbed

Food is digested (broken down) by.....

• enzymes

• water

• acid

In which part of the digestive system is digested food absorbed?

• Mouth

• Stomach

• Small intestine

Which is the stomach?

• A

• B

• C

• D