Which nutrient starts getting digested in the mouth?

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A Proteins
B Fats
C Carbohydrates
D Vitamins

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Answer: C. Carbohydrates

Digestion starts in the mouth because saliva contains amylase, an enzyme that breaks carbohydrates (starch) into simpler sugars. Proteins and fats are digested later in the stomach and intestine.

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