The digestive system is the series of tubelike organs that convert our meals into body fuel. There are about 30 feet (9 meters) of these convoluted pipeworks, starting with the mouth and ending ...

The human digestive system refers to the organs that take in food and break them down. Digestion describes the complex process that enables the nutrients in food to enter the body and its cells.

However, it's clear that careful attention to the basic elements of daily living—eating, drinking, sleeping, and exercise -- can keep your digestive tract healthy and happy. Dr. William F.