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