Fruit contains essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, phytochemicals and antioxidants. If you have gastritis, you should consume two to four servings of fruit per day. Good choices include apples or apple juice, bananas, peaches, pears, applesauce and canned fruit, grapes, melon and kiwi.
Whole blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and blood plasma. It is best within a day of collection; however, can be used for up to three weeks. The blood is typically combined with an anticoagulant and preservative during the collection process.
On This Page. Overview. The CDC is one of the federal agencies responsible for assuring the safety of the U.S. blood supply by protecting health through investigations and surveillance. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating how blood donations are collected and blood is transfused. Research on blood transfusion basic science, epidemiology, and clinical practices are carried out by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).