Which nutrients must be broken down in order to be absorbed?
A)vitamins, minerals, and water
B)carbohydrate, vitamins, and minerals
C)fat, protein, and minerals
D)carbohydrate, protein, and fat
E)carbohydrate, protein, and vitamins

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Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats all need to be broken down into their individual components (such as glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids) in order to be absorbed by the body. Vitamins and minerals do not need to be broken down in this way.

Which Nutrients Must Be Broken Down in Order to Be