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Which nutrient is the first (easiest) to be broken down and absorbed for energy use in the body?

Awater
Bcarbohydrates
Cfats
Dproteins please don't answer this if you don't know the answer for sure

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the answer is B. Carbohydrates. Carbs are quickly broken down in the body for spurts of energy use.

Answer;

-Carbohydrates

Explanation;

-Carbohydrates are the first nutrients broken down. It starts in the mouth with saliva and ends in the rectum.The main function of carbohydrates is to provide your body with energy to support muscular work, brain activity, breathing and other important activities. Carbohydrates are made up of sugars known as saccharides.

-Carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth and is complete when the polysaccharides are broken down into single sugars, or monosaccharides, which can be absorbed by the body.

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