Veterinary Medicine: Antibiotics and Tranquilizers in Livestock
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What is the reason for restricting the use of some food additives?

  • Lack of data on their effects
  • Toxicological concern (correct)
  • Lack of evaluation
  • High toxicity

    • What is a potential risk associated with aspartame consumption?

  • Heart disease
  • Bladder cancer
  • Brain damage
  • Visual impairment (correct)

    • What compound can aspartame break down into when heated or stored for a long time?

  • Diketopiperazine (correct)
  • Methanol
  • Aspartic acid
  • Phenylalanine

    • What is the function of nitrite in processed meats?

    <p>Preservation and coloring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for saccharin being de-listed as a possible human carcinogen?

    <p>Lack of data suggesting carcinogenic hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk associated with phenylalanine in aspartame?

    <p>CNS disturbances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do saccharin-containing products still require warning statements on their labels?

    <p>Due to its reported carcinogenicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern regarding the use of saccharin?

    <p>Carcinogenicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many intentional food additives are being added to various foods?

    <p>Around 600</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was aspartame approved as an artificial sweetener?

    <p>1981</p> Signup and view all the answers

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