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The absorption of fats differs from that of carbohydrates in that _____.

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The absorption of fats differs from that of carbohydrates in that most absorbed fat first enters the lymphatic system, whereas carbohydrates directly enter the blood.

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There are four ways of food processing: Ingestion, digestion, absorption and elimination. Our digestive system has different ways to digest, absorve, metabolize and then eliminate different macronutrients such as: carbohydrates, proteins and fat. When it comes to carbohydrates they enter into the blood when they are absorbed. Fat has to enter to the lymphatic system because of its composition.

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