Essays on Illness Page 2

This year, at least 1 in 6 Americans will suffer from food poisoning. The elderly, children, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems have a higher risk on getting sick although, anyone can still suffer from food poisoning. The CDC works to improve food safety by tracking foodborne illnesses and works with the health…

FDA Regulations on Fast Food Foodborne illness is a major cause of personal distress, disease, death, and economic burden. Every year, millions of Americans become sick and many die from foodborne illness, and as a result, the public has become increasingly aware of, and concerned about, the safety of the food they eat. (“FDA Retail…

INTRODUCTION Food is a basic requirement for humans, or any living organism to survive. Food as defined by MedicineNet.com is “any substance eaten to provide nutritional support for the body (“Food”)”. Food nourishes the body by providing the energy needed for metabolism and for the everyday activities. It is also used for building and repairing…