Discuss why the Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906 was necessary.

What will be an ideal response?


• To assess drug hazards and prohibit the sale of dangerous drugs• Morphine was overused in patent medicines• Upton Sinclair's book The Jungle was a catalyst for the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. olives b. yogurt c. kiwi d. red kidney beans e. green pepper

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Your friend says he plans to stay away from all carbohydrates because he has heard that all carbs make you fat. How would you respond to your friend's contention?

What will be an ideal response?

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