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Importance of Topic to Practice
The impact on human health from the use of growth hormones and antimicrobials with animals used for food is an area of interest. Dietitians need to be aware of the issues, trends in hormone and antimicrobials use in animals for human consumption, and steps that government agencies are taking to ensure the safe use of hormones and minimize antimicrobial resistance.
Topic Overview
Hormones are naturally occurring or synthetic products that control important body