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Is Chewing and Eating the Same Thing?

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According to the National Institutes of Health, the digestion process begins the moment food enters your mouth with chewing. However, is chewing and eating the same thing? The simple answer is no; chewing is a specific mechanical action, while eating encompasses the entire complex journey of food from your plate to full absorption and elimination.