Approximately how many people in the United States die from foodborne illnesses each year?

Tetracycline, an antibiotic, is not to be given with food because:

a. increased nausea and vomiting can result. b. food can increase gastric secretions, altering the pH and absorption of the drug. c. the drug binds with calcium in foods and interferes with absorption of calcium and tetracycline. d. increased excoriation can occur in the mucosal lining of the small intestine where most nutrients are absorbed.

Explain how an incident seemingly unrelated to nutrition, such as the loss of a driver's license or a robbery in an apartment building across the street, can lead to malnutrition in an older adult.

What will be an ideal response?

Effective tests are designed to identify common likes and dislikes.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Rural Americans have lower rates of chronic illness and enjoy better overall health than those living in urban areas

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false