YUMMY-
GI TRACK
Yummy’s job is to digest food and absorb nutrients we use for energy.
The GI TRACK TAKES THE FOOD YOU EAT AND CONVERTS IT TO THE ENERGY YOU NEED.
facts about the
GI TRACK
STOMACH helps with digestion by CHURNING AND BREAKING DOWN FOOD with acid.
Eating FIBER found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains help the GI TRACT work smoothly.
SMALL INTESTINE can be 22 feet long and ABSORBS MOST OF THE NUTRIENTS.
Over 400 types of bacteria live in our large intestine.
LARGE INTESTINE can be about 5 feet long and is mostly involved in WATER AND MINERAL ABSORPTION.
Your Liver, Pancreas, and Gallbladder send special juices to help digest food.