While explaining digestion and absorption of nutrients to a client, the nurse mentions that the brush border enzymes would facilitate absorption of which of the following foods?

A) Ice cream
B) Green, leafy vegetables
C) Garlic toast
D) Fried catfish


Ans: C
Feedback:
Brush border enzymes aid in the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins. The only food listed that is strictly carbohydrates is the garlic toast.

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