Digestion and Metabolism by Chaunte Finney https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v Students will investigate the anatomy, physiology, and basic pathophysiology of the digestive system. Students will compare and contrast chemical and mechanical digestion. The student is expected to describe the processes of digestion and metabolism, and apply knowledge of digestion and metabolism when making decisions related to food intake and physical fitness. en-us 2020-05-20 19:17:22 UTC 2024-03-07 21:37:53 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. Use the presentation attached to help you fill out your 5 Steps of Digestion flip book, including the chemical and/or mechanical digestion process in each of the 5 organs listed. Remember not all of the 5 organs will have both chemical and mechanical digestion. Read your notes carefully. cfinney88 https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v/wish/585694987 2020-05-20 19:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v/wish/585694987 2. Does what we eat really matter? cfinney88 https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v/wish/589903161 Comment below in 2 complete sentences, why you believe having a nutrient dense and balanced diet is important to the human body?]]> 2020-05-23 00:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v/wish/589903161 Chelsea Beagle cfinney88 https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v/wish/589907547
Dietary fiber from foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, and whole grains
is the best fuel for gut bacteria.
When bacteria digest fiber,
they produce short chain fatty acids that nourish the gut barrier, improve immune function, and can help prevent inflammation, which reduces the risk of cancer.
]]> 2020-05-23 00:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v/wish/589907547 Knox Alison cfinney88 https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v/wish/589909264 Eating healthy foods generates good gut bacteria which helps the immune system, and keeps us feeling well. Having a diet rich in nutrients will provide the "fuel" our digestive organs need to absorb vitamins and minerals, break down fats, and eliminate waste products.]]> 2020-05-23 00:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v/wish/589909264 3. Add one healthy food/drink you eat/drink daily that helps your digestive system run smoothly. ex. I eat an apple everyday before basketball practice. cfinney88 https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v/wish/589917326 2020-05-23 01:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v/wish/589917326 Derek Alpach cfinney88 https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v/wish/589918113 I drink water all throughout the day so that my body stays hydrated, and it can move waste out of my body.]]> 2020-05-23 01:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v/wish/589918113 Hillary Finney cfinney88 https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v/wish/589919012 2020-05-23 01:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cfinney88/jwmd7r3r263ah29v/wish/589919012