The nurse has been invited to speak about nutritional needs to a community group. How will the nurse explain the structure of protein?
1. It is structurally similar to fat.
2. It is structurally similar to carbohydrates.
3. It is made up of amino acids.
4. It is only available in meats.
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Rationale: Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Amino acids have nitrogen which carbohydrates and fats do not have. Protein is found in foods other than meats.
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