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How does the human body digest food?
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The human digestive system is a complex network of organs, glands and enzymes that break down food into nutrients for use by the body. The mouth contains teeth and saliva to help with chewing and breaking down food. The stomach acid helps to break down proteins in food. In the small intestine, the pancreas produces enzymes that further break down food molecules. These enzymes are important because they help the body absorb essential vitamins and minerals from food. Finally, the large intestine absorbs water from the food waste and moves it through the colon where it is stored as feces.