Water-soluble nutrients are transported in the _____ when they leave the gastrointestinal tract, whereas fat-soluble nutrients are transported in the _____ when they leave the gastrointestinal tract.

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Water-soluble nutrients are transported in the blood due to their ability to dissolve in water, allowing them to be easily carried throughout the body. Fat-soluble nutrients, on the other hand, are transported in the lymphatic system first because they are not easily dissolved in water and require a different pathway for transport before they enter the bloodstream.

Water-Soluble Nutrients Are Transported in the _____ When They Leave