A major food company is planning to launch a new line of “functional beverages” marketed as healthy alternatives to soda. These drinks are fortified with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and electrolytes. However, they also contain artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and high levels of caffeine. Some health advocates praise the products for addressing micronutrient deficiencies, while others raise concerns about misleading health claims and overconsumption. Prompt: Evaluate the scientific and ethical implications of fortifying processed foods. How do additives like artificial sweeteners and preservatives chemically affect the body, and how should their risks be balanced against nutritional benefits? Discuss how marketing influences public perception of health, and whether products like these ultimately help or harm public health.

A child is diagnosed with a rare inherited metabolic disorder that prevents them from producing a functional version of an enzyme involved in breaking down disaccharides. This leads to severe gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming dairy and some fruit-based products. Prompt: Explain how enzyme specificity and protein structure contribute to this disorder. What level(s) of protein structure might be disrupted? How does this case highlight the relationship between gene expression, protein function, and nutrition? What are the implications for dietary planning and treatment?

Which of the items listed below is not considered PHI?

You are a MT working for a medical transcription company. You come across a breach of PHI and should report it immediately to:

You receive copies of patient schedules from your employer in order to verify correct spellings of patient names, etc. These copies should be handled in what manner:

When asking a question about a report via instant messaging, it is permissible to include PHI in the message. True or False

You just transcribed a report on one of your neighbors who is in the hospital. You should:

When disposing of specimen cups or IV bags that include patient names, a hospital should:

You would like to maintain a file of sample reports for reference, you should:

Can patients be given a copy of their records on CD instead of in paper format? Yes or No