Monday, November 9, 2009

Week 1 reflection

Reflection
I have learnt a little bit more about digestion, how food is digested and the importance of a healthy diet.

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.

Explanation for a healthy and nutritional diet

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.