You ate a salad for lunch; thereafter, your body breaks down these foods into nutrients in preparation for absorption. This process is called "________."

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Digestion is the process by which the body breaks down food into nutrients in preparation for absorption. Ingestion refers to the act of taking food into the mouth. Excretion is the process by which waste products are eliminated from the body. Mastication refers to the process of chewing food. Segmentation is a type of movement in the intestines that helps mix and propel food through the digestive system.

You Ate a Salad for Lunch; Thereafter, Your Body Breaks