While educating a client regarding food safety in the United States, the client names the Centers for Disease Control and prevention as the organization that publishes a list of recalled food products. Which response should the nurse make to this client?
a. "Yes, the Centers for Disease Control is involved in monitoring food safety."
b. "No, the United States Department of Agriculture provides this information."
c. "No, the Food and Drug Administration provides this service and produces its own research about nutrition."
d. "No, the Environmental Protection Agency provides this service and other online resources about the foods that we eat."
b. "No, the United States Department of Agriculture provides this information."
The United States Department of Agriculture ensures the meat, eggs, and poultry are safe and wholesome and can be consumed by people living in the United States. Also, they provide resources and online information about nutritional values of the foods we eat. They conduct their own research about nutrition and offer a current listing of recalled food products. The Food and Drug Administration monitors safety of dietary supplements and processed foods (except poultry, meat, and eggs). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention monitors foodborne illnesses and provides information about infectious disease epidemics. The Environmental Protection Agency regulates pesticide use on food products and has established water quality standards.
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