The colon is also called the large intestine. The ileum (last part of the small intestine) connects to the cecum (first part of the colon) in the lower right abdomen.The rest of the colon is divided into four parts: â¢ The ascending colon travels up the right side of the abdomen.â¢ The transverse colon runs across the abdomen. â¢ The descending colon travels down the left abdomen. â¢ The sigmoid colon is a short curving of the colon, just before the rectum. The colon removes water, salt, and some nutrients forming stool.he colon is also called the large intestine. The ileum (last part of the small intestine) connects to the cecum (first part of the colon) in the lower right abdomen. The rest of the colon is divided into four parts:
You need protein for your muscles, bones, and the rest of your body. Exactly how much you need changes with age: Babies need about 10 grams a day. School-age kids need 19-34 grams a day. Teenage boys need up to 52 grams a day. Teenage girls need 46 grams a day. Adult men need about 56 grams a day.
Protein needs are influenced by life stage: Protein requirements are highest in the growing years. Up until 3 years of age, we require more protein (about 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight) than do older children and adults (about 0.85 to 0.95 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight).