Author Question: The nurse is talking to a third-grade class about protein digestion during a nutrition class. The ... (Read 150 times)

deesands · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The nurse is talking to a third-grade class about protein digestion during a nutrition class. The nurse explains that the principal site of protein digestion is where?

A) Mouth B) Stomach C) Small intestine D) Large intestine

Question 2

The nurse knows teaching about essential and nonessential amino acids has been effective when the client states:

1. I need to avoid fatty fish..
2. Nonessential amino acids are not important..
3. Essential amino acids must come from dietary sources..
4. As long as I consume nitrogen from any source I will have all the amino acids I need..

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Most protein digestion occurs in the small intestine.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Essential amino acids are those that cannot be synthesized by the body and must come from food sources. Fatty fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which must not be confused with amino acids. Nonessential amino acids are important; however, they can be synthesized by the body as needed. Nitrogen is present in all amino acids, essential and nonessential.