What is your stance on the use of probiotics? Will the results of this study influence your use of them?
Many people feel probiotics help with certain conditions, particularly with cases of diarrhea. Probiotics appear to make a difference in some cases, such as when taking antibiotics, but evidence in inconclusive as to whether they are effective for acute illnesses such as gastroenteritis.
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A. Electron transport chain B. Cytochrome C C. Citric acid cycle D. Glycolysis
Which food is fortified with iodine to prevent deficiencies?
a. Salt b. Milk c. Butter and margarine d. Breads and cereals
Which of the following statements about foodborne illness is TRUE?
A. The effects of foodborne illness are less severe in young children as compared to teens, as they have a reduced immune response. B. Each year, approximately 48 thousand Americans experience foodborne illness. C. The human immune system is unable to defend effectively against most cases of foodborne illness, and a visit to the individual's healthcare provider is usually necessary. D. Foodborne illness includes disorders that result from consumption of food contaminated with toxic metals such as mercury.
A patient reports that she has nausea after eating and often vomits at least once a day. This type of data is considered to be: a. objective
b. biochemical. c. clinical. d. anthropometric. e. subjective.