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Importance of Topic to Practice
It is important for dietitians to be aware of food safety topics such as raw milk consumption and to know the issues and the regulations in place to help ensure the safety of the public. With this information dietitians will better be able to accurately answer consumer/client questions.
Topic Overview
Throughout the world, the milk pasteurization process or equivalent has been recognized as a public health control procedure. According to the