The digestive journey
Replay is for learning only and does not alter your saved progress.
Put the journey in order
Move the four cards into the route food follows. The buttons work with touch, mouse and keyboard.
Static route:
- Mouth and oesophagus — Chewing starts the process, then swallowing moves food towards the stomach.
- Stomach — Mixes food with fluid and digestive juices.
- Small bowel — Continues digestion and absorbs many nutrients.
- Colon — Absorbs water and helps form stool.
Replay does not change your saved progress.
- Small bowelContinues digestion and absorbs many nutrients.
- Mouth and oesophagusChewing starts the process, then swallowing moves food towards the stomach.
- ColonAbsorbs water and helps form stool.
- StomachMixes food with fluid and digestive juices.
Replay does not change your saved progress.
General gut-health education from your care team. It doesn't replace advice from your doctor or an Accredited Practising Dietitian — please talk to them about your own situation.