Digestive SystemVersión en línea Put the steps in digestion in the correct order. por Holly Hanna 1 Digestive System Order Food travels down the esophagus. Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. Chew food with your teeth and saliva breaks it down. Leftovers that are not absorbed into the bloodstream are passed to the large intestines where water is removed. Food travels to the small intestines. After water is removed, the rest is waste and ends up in the toilet! Chemicals in the stomach break down the food and dissolve it into liquid.