Section: Unit 2: The Digestive Process | Nutrition in Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Overview:

    This unit focuses on the physiology of digestion and absorption. It identifies the major organs involved in the digestive process, explains the process of digestion and absorption of nutrients, and discusses common digestive disorders and their link to nutrition. The unit also covers the role of enzymes and hormones in digestion.

    Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Identify the major organs involved in the digestive process
    • Explain the process of digestion and absorption of nutrients
    • Identify common digestive disorders and their link to nutrition
    • Unit 2: Lesson 1: Major Organs and the Digestive Process

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      • Identify and describe the major organs involved in the digestive process
      • Explain the physiological processes of digestion and absorption of nutrients
      • Discuss the role of enzymes and hormones in digestion

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 25 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2: Common Digestive Disorders and Nutrition

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      • Identify common digestive disorders linked to nutrition
      • Discuss specific nutritional factors related to disease states

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 5 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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