Question

How long does food stay in your stomach?

Answer 1

Digestion:

1. Digestion is the process of breaking down food into nutrients that your body can use.
2. It starts in your mouth and ends at the ileum's terminal end (small intestine).

Food in the stomach:

1. Food remains in the stomach for about 5 to 6 hours after it enters.
2. The duration varies according to the type of meal, the individual's age and gender, and other factors.
3. Simple carbohydrates, such as plain rice, pasta, or simple sugars, are digested for 30 to 60 minutes.
4. Because there is less to break down in liquids, they leave the stomach faster.