Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134167541
Author: Joan Salge Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 13, Problem 1TF
Summary Introduction

To explain: Whether the statement “The most common type of virus that cause foodborne illness is Salmonella” is true or false.

Concept introduction: Foodborne illness is the type of sickness that is mainly caused by the consumptions of contaminated food or beverages. Foodborne is also known as food poisoning.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 1TF

Correct answer: The statement is false.

Explanation of Solution

Foodborne illness is mainly caused by the pathogens including viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Salmonella is not a virus, it is a bacterium. The most common virus that causes foodborne illness is the norovirus. Norovirus mainly causes the gastroenteritis disease which is the stomach flu disease.

Hence, the statement is false.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
Iiteral lunch meal that you can recommend to patient has ulcerative colitis  with drinks (as in food)
COVID-191 X My account X C Broward Pal x Opportunit X ZG Application x e ADN37-HX EHESI | Case X + sevier.com/#/content-player?assessmentVtwld-afcd4cb0-17dd-4437-82f1-ce5cb069ddf9&instanceld-bundle_2207609 ☆ b n.com - Onli... Imported From IE New Tab Other bo- Submit Question 8 of 24 Which instruction should the nurse give to the nursing student for positioning the client's legs when he is sitting? Use two pillows and place one lengthwise under each calf. Let him position himself with pillows until he is comfortable. Allow him to use the bed controls to markedly flex his knees. Encourage him to keep his legs flat and not bend his knees. Submit Question 9 of 24
Plsssssssss helppppppp I know this is kind of a lot but this is urgent 1. What are all the possible ways to break the chain of infection, specifically a bacteria or virus infection
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Health Safety And Nutrition F/Young Child
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781305144767
Author:MAROTZ
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalo...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781305627994
Author:Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher:Brooks Cole
Text book image
Nutrition Now
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337415408
Author:Brown
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Intro To Health Care
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337338295
Author:Mitchell
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billin...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337679480
Author:GREEN
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol
Nursing
ISBN:9781305143531
Author:CURREN
Publisher:Cengage