Nutrition and the Digestive System

Categories: Key Stage 3, Science
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About Course

A Key Stage 3 biology course on nutrition and digestion: the seven components of a balanced diet and why each is needed, what happens when the diet is unbalanced, how the organs of the digestive system work, how enzymes break food down, the role of gut bacteria, and how food tests work.

Tutwoo Kids is an independent learning provider. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department for Education, Ofqual or any exam board. Our certificates celebrate completing a course; they are not qualifications.

What Will You Learn?

  • Name the components of a balanced diet and explain why each is needed Describe the journey of food through the digestive system Explain how enzymes, bile and villi help digestion and absorption Describe food tests and the importance of bacteria in the gut

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • A balanced diet
  • The journey through the digestive system
  • Enzymes, absorption and villi
  • Gut bacteria and food tests

For grown-ups
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