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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Daniel TsentsiperJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B
Explanation :
Incomplete protein foods do not provide all of the essential amino acids necessary for protein synthesis.By combining two or more incomplete proteins,a complete (whole)protein may be formed.The amino acids missing from one source can be made whole by adding another protein that contains that missing amino acid.For example,legumes (lentils)and grains (rice)with yellow peppers make a healthy meal using complementary proteins.Other examples are nuts (peanut)with legumes (black beans)in a salad.Dairy (yogurt)and seeds (sunflower and flax seeds)also work this way.Egg whites,soybeans,and quinoa are examples of complete proteins.