____________ is the process by which the food that we eat is broken down into small molecules which can be easily absorbed.

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Digestion: Digestion is the process of mechanically and enzymatically breaking down food into substances for absorption into the bloodstream.
Through digestion, large food particles are converted into smaller components that can be readily absorbed.
The food contains three macro nutrients that require digestion before they can be absorbed: fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Digestion of food involves both physical and chemical processes
Thus, Digestion is the process by which the food that we eat is broken down into small molecules which can be easily absorbed.

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