Name the main food groups and give examples of each.
Carry out a number of food test investigations.
Describe elements of a balanced diet and explain why they are essential to good health.
Label the major organs of the human digestive system.
Outline the function of the major digestive organs.
Explain how various structural adaptations assist with digestion.
Outline the structure and function of teeth.
Determine the diet of an animal based on it is dentition.
Gain an understanding of some of the diseases caused by poor nutrition.
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Humans have five vital organs that are essential for survival. These are the brain, heart, kidneys, liver and lungs.
There are 11 major organ systems in the human organism. They are the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Only the reproductive system varies significantly between males and females.