If a patient has cancer and is being treated using chemotherapy, their greatest food safety concern is
a. avoiding pesticide residues.
b. potential food-drug interactions.
c. choosing natural food products.
d. preventing foodborne illness.
D
Individuals undergoing chemotherapy have weakened immune systems and therefore need to be especially careful to prevent foodborne illness. Concerns about pesticide residues are no greater for cancer patients than for the rest of the population. Food-drug interactions may be a concern for specific individuals but are not related to food safety. Choosing natural food products is not necessarily beneficial and is not a particular concern for patients receiving chemotherapy.
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