Explain the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion
What will be an ideal response?
Mechanical digestion refers to the physical breaking down food by chewing (mastication), grinding, squeezing, and moving it through the GI tract by peristalsis and segmentation. Chemical digestion is the breaking down food through enzymatic reactions. Mastication is the only component of mechanical or chemical digestion which is under an individual's control. Both mechanical and chemical digestion work to break food into smaller units to facilitate absorption into the blood stream.
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a. carbohydrates b. fats c. proteins d. minerals e. triglycerides
Which is required on all food packages?
A. Date and time of processing B. Expiration date C. Percent Daily Value for protein D. Name and address of the food manufacturer
Describe the three components of your energy needs
What will be an ideal response?
For the critically ill patient in the hospital, enteral feedings should be advanced to meet the nutrition prescription within: a. 12 hours. b. 48 hours. c. 72 hours. d. 1 week
e. 2 weeks.