the food we eat - basal reader
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The Food We Eat
By Sam, Emma and Eric
Our bodies need energy.2
Sam needs energy to play football.3
Emma needs energy to dance.4
Emma and Sam get energy from food.
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After you chew your food, you swallow it.
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The food goes down your throat to your stomach.
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Throat
Stomach
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Next, the food goes to your intestines.
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Intestines
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You have small intestines and large intestines.
SmallIntestines Large
Intestines
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Your body takes the things it needs from the food when it is in your
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The stuff that is left over leaves your body as poop.
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