Multiple choice

Are vitamins digested (broken down) prior to being absorbed?

  1. Yes

  2. No
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Unlike macronutrients, vitamins do not need to be chemically digested or broken down into smaller components to be absorbed. They are absorbed intact in the small intestine, although they may need to be released from food proteins during digestion.

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