Introduction to Nutrients &

Digestive System

Name: ______________________________
Date: _______________________________

Major Nutrients
Nutrients

Benefits to Body

Type

Food
Becca and Jen, Keene State College Dietetic Interns, 2015

Carbohydrates

Fats

Proteins

Vitamins/
Minerals

Water

The Digestive System

Label the structure

A.

B.

E.
C.

F.

D.

Word Bank
Small Intestine

Stomach

Mouth

Large Intestine

Esophagus

Liver

Digestive System Simulation: Identify the Materials

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Word Bank
Teeth/Saliva

Small Intestine

Stomach Acid

Large Intestine

Esophagus

Liver

Stomach

Digestive System Simulation

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Materials:

Apples
Sandwich bags
Mallet
Rubber Tubing
Funnel
Flask
Soda

Water
Sponge
Paper Towels
Coffee Filter
Plastic Condiment
Container with lid


Procedure:
1. Crush the pieces of apple with the mallet and add a little water to
the mixture. During this step, add the soda to the flasks.

2. Using the funnel, pour the mixture into the rubber tubing, and
using your hands, squeeze it through.

3. Squeeze the mixture into the beaker containing the amount of soda.

4. Pour the mixture onto the sponge and allow the liquid portion to be
absorbed.

5. Collect the solid pieces and place them on the paper towel to
absorb the water.

6. Squeeze the liquid from the sponge on to the coffee filter.

The Digestive System

Struct
ure

Function

 Mouth

Esophag
us

Stomach

 Small
Intestine

Liver

Large
Intestine