Discussion week 3 Nutrition

• Summarize how the digestive system provides nutrients to the body tissues
• Outline the symptoms of eight common digestive problems related to nutrition

For this discussion, the student will:

Watch the following video: "The digestive system" https://youtu.be/qF6TBRaE2_A

1. Describe the role of the following organs in processing the food we eat:

• Mouth
• Stomach
• Small intestine
• Large intestine

1. What is peristalsis and how does it help in the digestion of food?
2. Can you think of a disease or medication that would speed up or slow down peristalsis?

Requirements:

APA 7 ed.

Sources published in the last 5 years.  at least 2 references. 1 PAGE content paper, plus title and reference pages.