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Unit IV Journal

Unit IV journal

Q • There have been claims that toxic chemicals have made their way into our food, our clothing, and our communities. What are your thoughts regarding this statement? Provide examples of toxins that you know of or suspect have been released into your food, clothing, or community, and reflect on the harmful or potential impact. What can you do to limit the impact of toxic chemicals at your workplace, home, or the environment? Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.

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Food toxins are natural substances covering a large variety of molecules, generated by fungi, algae, plants, or bacteria metabolism with harmful effects on humans or other vertebrates even at very low doses. Natural toxins are toxic compounds that are naturally produced by living organisms. These toxins are not harmful to the organisms themselves but they may be toxic to other creatures, including humans, when eaten. These chemical compounds have diverse structures and differ in biological function and toxicity. There are