Digestion and Energy
Follow the journey of food through the digestive system. Find out how the stomach and intestines break down food to give us energy.
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Follow the journey of food through the digestive system. Find out how the stomach and intestines break down food to give us energy.
Key Questions
- What happens to food after we swallow it?
- How does the stomach help us digest our meals?
- Why does the body need to break down food?
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