The Digestive System

By 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.
Introduction
How the Amazing
Digestive System
Works
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 doesnt 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
System 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. Thats how you take care of your system.
Caring for Your Digestive
System
Food Guide Pyramid
The entire digestive system 30 feet long.
An adults intestines are 25 feet long. The
intestines of a horse are 89 feet long.
Food stays in the digestive system for up to 24
hours.
It takes 3 hours for food to pass through your
digestive system.
Amazing Facts
More Amazing
Facts
Your system turns food into useful
stuff for your body.
Chewing food like steak takes about
5-30 seconds.
Swallowing takes about 10 seconds.
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