Asked by Aleksie Dominguez on Jul 04, 2024
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To promote wound healing,the nurse is teaching a patient about choosing foods containing protein.The nurse will evaluate that learning has occurred if the patient recognizes which food(s) is an incomplete protein that should be consumed with a complementary protein? Select all that apply.
A) Whole grain rice
B) Lentils
C) Soybeans
D) Egg whites
E) Quinoa
Incomplete Protein
Proteins that lack one or more of the essential amino acids needed by the body, often found in plant-based sources.
Complementary Protein
Proteins obtained from two or more dietary sources that together provide all of the essential amino acids needed for health.
Whole Grain Rice
Rice that retains its outer fibrous layer, germ, and endosperm, offering higher nutritional value compared to white, processed rice.
- Determine the effects of food selections on health, emphasizing the function of fats and the essential nature of protein in wound recovery.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the effects of food selections on health, emphasizing the function of fats and the essential nature of protein in wound recovery.
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