What do the Small and Large Intestines Do?

Question: What do the small and large intestines do?

• The small intestine helps break down food so our bodies can use it.
• It takes the good nutrients from the food we eat.
• The large intestine helps get rid of what our body doesn't need, like waste.

Example 1: When you eat an apple, the small intestine helps take out vitamins to keep you strong.

Example 2: After your body uses the good parts of the food, the large intestine makes poop from what's left.

Example 3: If you eat a sandwich, the small intestine will take nutrients from the bread and cheese, while the large intestine will help pass out the leftovers.

Fun Fact: Together, the small and large intestines help our bodies stay healthy and get rid of things we don't need!

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