[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Yogurt is a good source of calcium. Yogurt also contains active cultures of "good" bacteria. Foods that contain these beneficial bacteria are sometimes called...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] You've probably had an upset stomach. Most likely it was due to something you ate. But imagine bleeding from your stomach. That's a little different than your...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Nutrients in the foods you eat are needed by the cells of your body. How do the nutrients in foods get to your body cells? What organs and processes break down the...

More than just food and nutrition links can be found in this index of health topics. The USDA's Food and Nutrition Information Center provides access to a world of health information.

What do you know about your digestive system? This site feature factoids and more interesting information concerning this human body system. Trace the path of food from one end to the next.

A video [5 mins. 9 secs.], brief quiz, engaging activity, and more helping students understand how the digestive system handles the foods we put into our mouths.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes common diseases of the digestive system.

An overview of the structure and function of the human digestive system.

Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the human digestive system, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.

Emma Bryce traces food's nine-meter-long, 40-hour journey through the remarkable digestive tract.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage explains the process of food digestion. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding...

Learn about how the bacteria in your digestive system influence the decisions you make about the food you eat.

The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can't digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. Shilpa Ravella shares the best foods for a healthy gut.

The major nutrients required for a healthy diet are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. The digestive system breaks down large molecules of food, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream. After reading, try the quiz.

Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over food nutrition, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.

Find yummy recipes for food to make yourself! There are also articles about the reasons for vitamins and minerals, how to eat when you're playing sports, and a number of other important topics.

This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.

This is an interactive game that facilitates the learning concepts and processes related to human nutrition. Once you finish the game, you will be given an evaluation that will allow you to have access to other games and activities.