The Digestive SystemThe Digestive System

By Seth and RobinBy Seth and Robin

Did you know that when you eat an apple, a

hamburger, or anything else, your digestive

system breaks it down so your body can use it?

This system is fascinating because of the way it

works.

IntroductionIntroduction

How the Amazing How the Amazing Digestive System Digestive System

WorksWorks

Your digestive system breaks

up the nutrients so your body

has energy for the day. It

takes the healthy stuff and

uses it, then it gets rid of the

left over stuff.

When you eat or drink a little flap comes down

so your food doesn’t come out your nose, and

there is also something that blocks your food

from going down your breathing tube. Then, it

goes down your small intestine and through

your large intestine.

More About How the Digestive More About How the Digestive System WorksSystem Works

Taking care of your system means eating the right

foods like fruits and vegetables, jogging every day,

riding bikes, and not eat lots of chocolate. Eat mostly

healthy stuff like we listed. You can use the Food

Guide Pyramid to check if you are eating the right

foods. That’s how you take care of your system.

Caring for Your Digestive Caring for Your Digestive SystemSystem

Food Guide PyramidFood Guide Pyramid

The entire digestive system 30 feet long. The entire digestive system 30 feet long.

An adult’s intestines are 25 feet long. The intestines An adult’s intestines are 25 feet long. The intestines

of a horse are 89 feet long.of a horse are 89 feet long.

Food stays in the digestive system for up to 24 Food stays in the digestive system for up to 24

hours.hours.

It takes 3 hours for food to pass through your It takes 3 hours for food to pass through your

digestive system.digestive system.

Amazing FactsAmazing Facts

More Amazing More Amazing FactsFacts

Your system turns food into useful Your system turns food into useful stuff for your body.stuff for your body.

Chewing food like steak takes about Chewing food like steak takes about 5-30 seconds.5-30 seconds.

Swallowing takes about 10 seconds.Swallowing takes about 10 seconds.

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