I have learnt a little bit more about digestion, how food is digested and the importance of a healthy diet.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
The functions of the digestive system and its components
Digestion: the breaking down of food into simpler substances/smaller components, to a form that can be absorbed, e.g. into the blood stream.
The components of the digestive system: mouth, gullet, stomach, big intestine, small intestine.
What makes up a healthy and nutritional diet?
A healthy and nutritional diet should contain these elements:
1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Fats
4. Trans-fats
5. Saturated fats
6. Fiber
7. Sodium
Too much or too less of will become unhealthy.
The importance of a healthy and nutritional diet
What is the importance of a healthy and nutritional diet?
1. Lose weight
2. Healthy body and mind
Friday, October 30, 2009
Learning Targets
1. The importance of digestion and nutrition.
2. The functions of the digestive system and its components.
3. How food is processed, broken down and used by the body.
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