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Chew, Chew, Chew

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Updated April 23, 2006

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Digestion begins when you put food in your mouth. The enzymes in saliva begin to break down your food. But they can't do their job alone - they need help. That's why it is important to chew food very well.

Chewing food well helps to begin the digestive process. If food is not chewed properly, it is harder for your body to digest and absorb.

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