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What are the three main types of nutrients digested in the small intestine?

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Did you know that the majority of nutrient digestion and absorption occurs in the small intestine, a tube-like organ measuring approximately 22 feet long in adults? This critical phase breaks down complex food into absorbable molecules. Here, we'll delve into what are the three main types of nutrients digested in the small intestine and how this process works.