Fun with the Digestive System

What do we eat to help our body grow?

• Carbohydrates and sugars

• Fats and oils

• Fiber and water

• Proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

What is the tube that food goes down called?

• small intestine

• esophagus

• stomach

• trachea

Where does food go after we chew it?

• The mouth

• The intestines

• The stomach

• The esophagus

What helps break down food in our stomach?

• Gastric juices (hydrochloric acid and enzymes)

• Saliva from the mouth

• Fiber from vegetables

• Bile from the liver

What do we call the waste our body gets rid of?

• Exercise

• Nutrition

• Waste

• Recycling