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No, minerals, vitamins and water do not need to be digested. The foods that contain them need to be. However, minerals, vitamins and water need to be absorbed by the body into the bloodstream.
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What food does not need to be digested by the stomach?
vitamins and minerals
Why do Minerals vitamins and water not need to be digested?
Because they are not complex organic compounds that need to be "split" into their component to be absorbed by the gut.
Which nutrients do not need to be digested?
Starches
What classes of food doesn't have to be digested before it can be absorbed by the small intestine?
Vitamins are not be digested before absorption. The same is true for the minerals. They need not be digested before absorption.
Why don't vitamins and minerals need to be digested before they are absorbed?
Vitamins are used in their original form by the cells. They do not require digestion. They are absorbed directly from the digestive tract, transported by the blood to the cells, and the cells absorb and use what they need.Because vitamins are absorbed by the body 'as is' - not broken down and digested.
What are 6 essential nutrients you need dailey?
lipids,fats,carbohydrates,vitamins,minerals and water
Why do you need vitamins and minerals?
when you do not eat vitamins and minerals your body does not know what to do so you Must eat them.
How many minerals does a whole chicken have?
you need to take you vitamins and minerals
Why we need mineral?
you need minerals or you will become fat , disabled and morbatly obese . minerals are reactors for vitamins and minerals
Why do you need vegetables in your diet?
They contain vitamins and not a lot of calories.
What vitamins do a honeybee need?
Sugar, carbohydrates, protein, enzymes, vitamins and minerals.
Which fruit or vegetable should we eat to get vitamins?
All fruits and vegetable contain not only the vitamins needed but minerals and water our bodies need to stay healthy.
