I WONDER - How Long Does It Take The Stomach To Empty?

The video explains how the type and amount of food consumed affect digestion time. It takes the stomach two to four hours to empty its contents into the small intestine. Solid foods digest slower than liquids, and high-fat foods can slow down stomach emptying, making you feel fuller longer.

How does the type and amount of food you eat influence digestion?

• It has no effect on digestion.

• It determines how quickly the stomach empties.

• It only affects the large intestine.

• It only affects the absorption in the small intestine.

How long does it typically take for the stomach to empty its contents into the small intestine?

• 30 minutes to 1 hour

• 4 to 6 hours

• 2 to 4 hours

• 1 to 2 hours

Which type of food generally takes longer to digest?

• Solid foods

• Liquid foods

• Sugary foods

• Spicy foods

What effect do high-fat foods have on digestion?

• They have no effect on digestion.

• They slow down stomach emptying.

• They speed up digestion.

• They only affect the small intestine.

Why might you feel fuller for a longer period after eating certain foods?

• Because they are high in sugar.

• Because they are high in fat.

• Because they are low in calories.

• Because they are high in protein.