How Does Your Body Get Energy Out of Food?

What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How does your body get energy out of food?

The Big Idea

Food has energy locked inside. Your body has to unlock it. The adventure starts in your mouth!

Break It Down

Step one: break it down. Digestion breaks food into very small pieces. The process starts in your mouth when you chew, and keeps going through your stomach and intestines for hours.

Make Glucose

Step two: make glucose. Starches and sugars become a simple sugar called glucose. Your blood carries glucose and other nutrients to every part of your body.

Cells Take It

Step three: cells take it in. Cells take in these nutrients and release the stored energy. Your body can store extra glucose in your liver and muscles for later.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! You chew in your mouth. Food breaks down in your stomach. Blood carries the nutrients. Cells release the energy.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Remember, your body can store extra glucose in your liver and muscles for later. Blood carries nutrients to every part of you. Digestion takes hours. Chewing is where it all begins.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Draw the path food takes from your mouth to your cells. Use arrows. Label where it is broken down. Label where the nutrients enter your blood. Tell a grown-up what you discover!

Outro

Your body unlocks food energy by breaking it down into glucose and carrying it to your cells. Chew well and enjoy your food! Every bite you take is a tiny energy delivery for your body. Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Share what you learned with someone at home, and see what they think! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!