Which Can a Dental Hygienist Accurately Convey to a Patient

Multiple Choice

Which can a dental hygienist accurately convey to a patient who expresses health concerns about irradiated foods? (Select all that apply.)

A) Irradiation does not extend the period of ripeness of fruits and vegetables.
B) This process is also called warm pasteurization.
C) Irradiation breaks down the DNA of harmful organisms without increasing the temperature of the food.
D) At the low doses of radiation allowed, nutrient losses are moderate.
E) Foods have been safely irradiated in the United States for more than 50 years.