Discussion Post: Nutrition
a) Summarize how the digestive system provides nutrients to the body tissues
b) Outline the symptoms of eight common digestive problems related to nutrition
For this discussion, the student will:
Watch the YouTube video: "The digestive system".
• Describe the role of the following organs in processing the food we eat:
o Mouth
o Stomach
o Small intestine
o Large intestine
• What is peristalsis and how does it help in the digestion of food?
• Can you think of a disease or medication that would speed up or slow down peristalsis?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.