Question

1. patty is recovering from a brief illness during which she developed diarrhea after being on a 10 - day course of antibiotics. she asks if you think it is ok for her to take probiotics. which of the following is not an appropriate response? the fda has not approved the use of probiotics, but it also has not prohibited the use of probiotics. probiotics may help alleviate diarrheal symptoms, especially after antibiotic use. probiotics may help maintain a healthy gi tract. probiotics are for quacks. 38. the umbrella term for the nutrient standards is the: dietary reference intakes dietary recommended allowances reference daily intakes nutrient standard guide

Explanation:

For question 37, probiotics are beneficial microorganisms and are not for quacks. Saying they are for quacks is an inappropriate and inaccurate response. The other statements about FDA regulation, alleviating diarrhea, and maintaining a healthy GI - tract are valid. For question 38, the umbrella term for nutrient standards is Dietary Reference Intakes which encompasses various types of nutrient - related values.

Answer:

1. Probiotics are for quacks.
2. Dietary Reference Intakes