Diet and Digestion Crossword

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 Diet and Digestion Crossword

Clues

1. The food group which provides most of the energy source. [13]
2. Part of the system which chews and breaks food into smaller pieces. [5]
3. The part of the digestive system where the waste exits the body. [4]
4. The substance which is secreted into the mouth to help start digestion of food. [6]
5. The organ where bile is produced. [5]
6. The organ which churns up the food and mixes it with enzymes, acid and bile. [7]
7. The tube which connects the mouth to the stomach. [10]
8. The job of the large intestine is to water. [8]
9. The chemical substance in the stomach; acid. [12]
10. Where the absorption of nutrients from the food occurs. [5,9]
11. The organ which produces the enzymes for digestion. [8]
12. A chemical which breaks down a specific type of food. [6]
13. A healthy diet is one where all the food groups are and in proportion. [8]
14. The finger-like structure that lines the small intestines. [5]
15. The nutrients are absorbed from the food into the . [11]
16. Where digestion begins. [5]
17. A nutrient which is important for healthy teeth and bone growth. [7]
18. A nutrient which is important for blood cell production. [4]
19. Beans, eggs, meat and fish are all examples of which food group? [7]
20. Whole wheat grains, fruit and vegetables are all an important source of . [5]

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