Describe potential problems associated with probiotic use
What will be an ideal response?
One major concern is the possibility that probiotic bacteria may cause infection in immune-compromised individuals. Various species of probiotic bacteria, including Lactobacillus species, have been isolated from the infection sites of severely ill individuals who were consuming the probiotic. Other safety concerns are related to the lack of industry standards for probiotics in foods and supplements: the concentrations and strains of probiotic organisms in foods may vary substantially.
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a. Most oral contraceptives b. Acetaminophen c. Radioisotope drugs d. Cold decongestants
Which method of assessing body composition is considered to be the gold standard?
A. body mass index (BMI) B. underwater weighing C. skinfold test D. waist circumference measurement
A peptide bond forms by condensation when the acid group (COOH) and amine group of two different amino acids join and ________ a molecule of water
A) gain B) absorb C) release D) use
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a. true b. false