Stomach - We Help You Digest & Grow Strong What Is Our Job? We help your body by: Storing food - for a short time Breaking food - into small pieces Mixing food - with digestive juices Sending food slowly - to the intestines Good digestion = energy, growth & immunity How Does Digestion Happen in the Stomach? You chew food in your mouth Food travels through the food pipe Food reaches the stomach Stomach juices mix and soften food The stomach works slowly so your body can use food properly. Common Stomach Problems in Children Indigestion Acidity Gas & bloating Diarrhoea Constipation Worm infection Be a DIGESTION HERO! Eat Right Home-cooked food Fruits, vegetables, dal, roti, rice Curd for good digestion Eat on Time Don’t skip breakfast Fixed meal timings help the stomach Drink Safe Water Clean, boiled or filtered water Enough water daily Chew Well Eat slowly Chew food properly Stay Clean Wash hands before eating Keep nails short Do's and Don'ts for a healthy Stomach Together for a Healthy Tummy! Your stomach works hard every day to turn food into energy and strength.When schools, teachers, families, Health & Wellness Ambassadors, and YOU work together, we can prevent stomach problems and build healthy eating habits for life. Healthy Stomach = Healthy Body = Happy YOU! Source : My Health World