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Nutrition and Digestion

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A very scientific explanation of food and digestion is portrayed by Paul Andersen using a Smart Board. The digestive process begins in the mouth and is shown as food moves through the body. Mechanical and chemical digestion are explained, showing where the digestion of various nutrients occur. This resource is great for a science or nutrition class.

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nutrients, anatomy, enzymes

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mechanical digestion, chemical digestion, enzymes, anatomy, Nutrition, eating, food absorption, nutrients, science
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Resource Details

Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
9:37
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Flipped Classroom
Usage Permissions
Fine Print: Educational Use

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