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Importance of Topic to Practice
The impact on human health of antibiotic use in animals used for human consumption is an area of interest for many. Dietitians need to be aware of the issues, trends in antibiotic use and steps that government agencies are taking to ensure the safe use of antibiotics so that they can accurately respond to consumer questions.
Topic Overview
Antibiotics are defined as any substance produced by micro-organisms or synthetically produced that inhibits or