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Digestion and Absorption (Page 1 of 12) Goals (Page 2 of 12) Food is Broken Down Mechanically and Chemically (Page 3 of 12) Carbohydrate Digestion Begins in the Mouth (Page 4 of 12) Protein Digestion Begins in the Stomach (Page 5 of 12) Most Digestion and Absorption Occurs in the Small Intestine (Page 6 of 12) Carbohydrates are Digested and Absorbed in the Small Intestine (Page 7 of 12) Protein is Digested and Absorbed in the Small Intestine (Page 8 of 12) Fat is Digested and Absorbed in the Small Intestine (Page 9 of 12) Salt, Water, and Bacterial Products are Absorbed in the Large Intestine (Page 10 of 12) Summary (Page 11 of 12) Textbook references (Page 12 of 12)