1. Did you know that digestion begins in your mouth? Your saliva helps break down the food before it even reaches your stomach!
2. Have you ever wondered why you feel hungry even after eating a big meal? That's because your body needs time to digest and absorb all the nutrients from the food.
3. Have you ever felt bloated or gassy after eating certain foods? That's because your digestive system might not agree with those foods and is having trouble breaking them down.
4. Did you know that your intestines are about 22 feet long? That's where most of the nutrient absorption happens after your food is digested in your stomach.
5. Have you ever thought about where all the waste goes after your body has absorbed the nutrients from the food? That's the job of your large intestine, which helps move waste out of your body through bowel movements.
6. Have you ever noticed that some foods make you feel more energized and others make you feel sluggish? That's because different foods are digested at different rates, affecting how quickly your body can use the nutrients for energy.
7. Have you ever heard the saying "you are what you eat"? It's true! Your digestive system plays a key role in how your body processes and uses the nutrients from the foods you consume.
ice breakers about Digestion for Grade 6 students
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