Who Are Sam And Ella? Introduction

To the Teacher:

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One of the ways we encounter environmental hazards is through the food we eat.

Substances or organisms in or on our food and water enter the digestive system and may cause serious problems throughout the body.

In this lesson you will learn about substances (such as food additives and chemicals), and organisms (such as bacteria and viruses), and the problems they can cause in the body.

So who are Sam and Ella? You'll find out if you read the lesson carefully.

By the end of this lesson you should be able to:

Identify the rules for food safety
Identify sources of food-borne illnesses and contaminants

Begin by clicking on the "Pre-Test" link to the left, then proceed with the rest of this unit by clicking on the "Lesson" link to the left. When you get to the lesson guides, read each one. When you are finished, return to this page to continue on to the activity and then to the post-test.