Work
through all of the topics in the lesson guide, then continue
to the activity and posttest.
The digestive system
is one of three ways hazardous substances can enter the body.
That's why food safety is very important!
There are a few rules of food safety that will minimize our risk
of allowing the things we eat or drink to make us sick. These
rules are the
of Food Safety.
Always
wash your hands after using the bathroom, handling uncooked
foods and handling trash or waste of any kind. Thoroughly
clean or peel raw fruits and vegetables. Trim fat from
meats (pesticides are often found in fat).
Cold
food should be stored below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Hot food should
be cooked above 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
NOTE:
The best way to make sure that meat is cooked throughout
is to use a thermometer. Once food reaches above 165
degrees Fahrenheit,
you know that any bacteria present in the food has been
killed.
Food should also
be served above 140 degrees Fahrenheit. When you serve hot food,
you need to make sure it does not sit outside for too
long. Otherwise, new bacteria may grow.
Observing the
of Food Safety will help
protect you from eating (and in areas without proper waste treatment
facilities, drinking) things that might be hazardous to your health.
Follow the links in the lesson guide on the left
of your screen to learn more about how to reduce your risk of exposure.
of Food Safety.
