Digestion & the Digestive System

3. This is the enzyme that breaks down proteins.
5. This is the abbreviation of Body Mass Index.
8. Food all contains ________ potential energy.
14. Food is absorbed into the ________ through the small intestine walls.
15. This food group is needed to provide energy.
17. The name given to the process that moves food down your gullet.
18. This liquid is required to keep the body hydrated.
19. This is the name of the enzyme that breaks down lipids/fats.
20. This term is used to describe the variety of food and drink consumed by a person.

1. This food group is needed to provide an energy store and insulation.
2. An organ that contains acid.
4. This organ secretes (gives out) enzymes into the small intestine.
6. The amount of energy stored in food is measure in ________ .
7. The glucose from food reacts with oxygen in an energy releasing reaction known as ________ .
9. The tube that connects your mouth to your stomach.
10. Carbohydrates/starch are broken down into this simple sugar.
11. This is the name given to the protein structure that helps to chemically breakdown food.
12. This food group is required to assist the passage of food through the intestines.
13. Mechanical digestion begins in this organ.
16. This substance is added to assist with the breakdown of fats.
17. This food group is needed for growth and repair.