All of the following are reasons why the risk of having foodborne illness is increasing except a. the food industry's attempt to increase shelf-life of foods. b. the increasing use of food irradiation. c. increased preparation of foods in centralized kitchens. d. increased preparation of foods in processing plants.

answer:

i believe the answer is d).

explanation:

i think this is because you are tearing apart the muscle, and then when you eat, the muscle re-heals, making itself even stronger.

edit: i put b) before but i meant to put d). sorry for the incorrect answer.

answer: no, they are not.*

although rubber bands that contain excessive amounts of dye, toxins, or additives are sometimes toxic, most rubber bands do not cause any health issues. since they are typically made of latex, (a natural substance that is extracted from trees) they are not dangerous in any way if you chew them or accidentally ingest a piece of rubber band. however, chewing rubber bands does pose a choking hazard and is not a good habit to have.

*depending on the type of rubber band. the typical rubber bands that you see at stores are not toxic, but other types of rubber or latex that contains certain chemicals may be unhealthy and hazardous.