Your mother has not been feeling well and would like to start taking a nutritional supplement to treat what ails her. She is going to try different types of botanicals because she feels they are safer than other pills
What warnings about herbal safety would you give her?
What will be an ideal response
Natural doesn't mean safe. Even though they come from plants, herbal supplements can have druglike effects. Because herbals are considered dietary supplements and are not regulated by the FDA, they do not have to meet the same strict standards for safety and effectiveness as are required for prescription drugs.
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What will be an ideal response?
Excessive fluoride intake can cause _______________—weakening of the bones—and _______________— discoloration and pitting of teeth
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
All of the following are true regarding kwashiorkor EXCEPT:
a. children with kwashiorkor do not get enough protein in their diet. b. it is characterized by swelling. c. it is a type of malnutrition. d. children with kwashiorkor are able to readily utilize protein when well fed.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of a ________ to prevent bacterial contamination of luncheon meats.
A. pesticide B. herbicide C. fungus D. virus