I WONDER - How Long Does It Take To Digest Food? Me Pregunto - Cuánto Tiempo Se Tarda En Digerir Los Alimentos?

The video explains that digestion can take up to 8 hours, and even after a big meal, the stomach may still be storing food from a previous meal. An adult's stomach can hold up to a kilogram of food, similar to the weight of a can of vegetables. While you can eat quickly, digestion is a slower process as the body breaks down food gradually.

How long can it take for food to be fully digested?

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 12 hours

• 8 hours

What happens to your stomach after a large meal?

• It shrinks in size

• It stops functioning

• It stores part of the previous meal

• It empties completely

What is the maximum amount of food an adult's stomach can store?

• 500 grams

• 3 kilograms

• 1 kilogram

• 2 kilograms

The weight of food the stomach can store is similar to which of the following?

• A bottle of water

• A bag of rice

• A loaf of bread

• A can of vegetables

Why can you eat faster than you can digest?

• Because the stomach is small

• Because digestion is a slow process

• Because food is light

• Because the body doesn't need much energy