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What does the breakdown and absorption of minerals look like step by step and which organs are involved?

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During the process of absorption, nutrients that come from the food (including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals) pass through channels in the small intestine into the bloodstream. The blood works to distribute these nutrients to the rest of the body.

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