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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?

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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?

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Why don't vitamins and minerals need to be digested before they are absorbed?

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Which components don't need to be digested?

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Why do you need vitamins and minerals?

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How many minerals does a whole chicken have?

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Which fruit or vegetable should we eat to get vitamins?

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