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What contaminant is found in fish which requires we limit fish consumption to 2x weekly. 

What are one of the two common bacteria I told you to learn which can cause food borne illnesses if cooking, food handling and refrigeration recommendations are not followed. 

Name one approach to dietary assessment. (a way to understand what and/or who much people eat)

We discussed several strategies to reduce nutrient loss in food we prepare and store. For example, one of these is to use refrigeration to slow down degradation. Name two other strategies. 

Based on the average 2000kcal diet, about how many cups of fruit is recommended for an individual to eat per day? 

Which statement accurately describes the EAR and RDA?

A 7-year-old child was admitted to the paediatric ward at your facility. The child presented with a 2-week history of cough and generalised lymphadenopathy and the consulting paediatrician recommended a tuberculosis (TB) test. The urine LAM antigen test was positive, and sputum samples collected via nasogastric aspirate confirmed TB on GeneXpert. Hilar lymphadenopathy was evident on chest x-ray. The child was underweight (–2 to –3 z-score), HIV negative, and had failure to thrive. The child was initiated on the recommended first-line intensive-phase TB treatment consisting of a fixed-dose combination of rifampicin, isoniazid and pyrazinamide (available as dispersible tablet or oral suspension) and ethambutol (available as tablet or oral suspension). At the follow up appointment, four weeks later, the caregiver informed the paediatrician that the child has been resisting taking the medication, affecting adherence to treatment. The paediatrician has requested you to assist with developing a pharmaceutical care plan for the child.1     As part of developing a pharmaceutical care plan for this child, identify five potential medication-related problems that need to be addressed, providing specific examples for each. (10)2     Propose five pharmacist-led strategies to ensure adherence to TB therapy for the child and justify why each strategy is likely to succeed. (10)

Traces of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs have recently been detected in South Africa’s drinking water. While current levels are low, prolonged exposure may contribute to antimicrobial resistance. Improper disposal of unused or expired ARVs as pharmaceutical waste may worsen this problem.Critically evaluate the effectiveness of three pharmaceutical waste disposal methods, highlighting one strength and one limitation of each in preventing environmental contamination by ARV drugs. (6)

True or false: Jenn Sterger, the recipient of the Favre photos, was the one who gave Daulerio the photos.

What does the Monod equation describe in microbial growth kinetics?