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Nutrient enema

Ok kiddo, so you know how getting the right kind of food is really important for your body to grow up strong and healthy, right? Well sometimes, when people are really sick or can't eat food the regular way, they need to get something called a nutrient enema.

This means that instead of eating food, the doctors give the person a special solution that has all the important nutrients they need, like vitamins and minerals, directly into their bottom, where it gets absorbed into their body.

It's kind of like getting a shot, but instead of going into your arm or leg, the medicine goes into your botty. Sometimes people need these kinds of enemas when they have problems with their digestive system or can't eat regular food because of a medical condition.

But don't worry, getting a nutrient enema doesn't hurt, and it helps people stay healthy even when they can't eat food like you do!
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