Author Question: The small intestine is the major site of a. digestion and denaturation. b. segmentation and ... (Read 21 times)

torybrooks · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The small intestine is the major site of

a. digestion and denaturation.
b. segmentation and excretion.
c. digestion and absorption.
d. peristalsis and mechanical digestion.

Question 2

The clinic nurse is teaching newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics about nutritional diets. One of the subjects covered is how to figure out the recommended dietary allowance for protein in a healthy adult.

The class is given the following exercise: What is the RDA for an individual weighing 75 kg? Which of the following is the correct RDA for protein for this individual? A) 30 g B) 45 g C) 60 g D) 75 g

joanwhite · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Most digestion and absorption occurs in the small intestine. Denaturation is not part of the diges-tive process. Segmentation occurs in the small intestine, but not excretion. Peristalsis occurs throughout the digestive tract and mechanical digestion occurs in the mouth and stomach.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The RDA for protein for a healthy adult is 0.8 g/kg; therefore, a healthy adult who weighs 75 kg has an RDA for protein of 60 g (0.8 g/kg 75 kg = 60 g).