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The process of taking in food and breaking it down to obtain the essential nutrients is called _________ .

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digestion

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nutrition

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respiration

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expiration

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Solution

The correct option is B

nutrition


Nutrition is the process of taking in food and utilising it in the body to generate energy. Nutrition is important for growth, maintenance, reproduction and other important body functions.


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