Old KS4 Science Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Understand the structure and function of the digestive system
Identify the organs involved in the digestive process and describe their roles
Analyse the processes of mechanical and chemical digestion and their importance in breaking down food
Evaluate the impact of diet and lifestyle on the digestive system
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Words and meanings to learn
dietician
a person trained to give advice about diet and nutrition
carbohydrate
the main source of energy for a person's body found in foods such as bread, cereals, pasta, and rice
protein
a nutrient which is naturally found in plants and animals such lean meat, poultry, fish, and eggs
starch
a substance that is found in foods such as bread, potatoes, pasta, and rice and gives you energy
Benedict's solution
a reagent used as a test for reducing sugars
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