The body turns food into energy using a team of special helpers. When you eat, your mouth starts the job by chewing food and mixing it with saliva. Then it goes to the stomach, where strong juices help break it down even more. After that, the small intestine takes over and grabs all the important parts like sugars, proteins, and fats. These get sent into the blood so they can be used as energy or stored for later.
Examples
- Eating a sandwich, your mouth chews it up, your stomach breaks down the meat, and your intestines absorb the bread and cheese.
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See also
- How Does the Body Digest Different Foods?
- What Causes ‘Hunger Pangs’ When We’re Hungry?
- What Causes ‘Hunger Pangs’ in the Stomach?
- What Makes Some Foods Go Bad Faster Than Others?
- What Causes the ‘Hunger’ We Feel After Eating Too Much?
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