If food is nutritious but contaminated, what is the correct nutrition decision?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It cannot be considered a proper diet unless it is safe
A healthy diet must be both nutritionally adequate and safe to consume. Contaminated food may contain disease-causing microorganisms, toxins, allergens, chemical residues, or foreign matter. These hazards can cause food-borne illness and may be especially dangerous for patients with weakened immunity. Therefore, nutritional value does not compensate for unsafe food. The food should be discarded or made safe according to approved food-safety procedures before serving.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It cannot be considered a proper diet unless it is safe
Why is this the correct answer?
A healthy diet must be both nutritionally adequate and safe to consume. Contaminated food may contain disease-causing microorganisms, toxins, allergens, chemical residues, or foreign matter. These hazards can cause food-borne illness and may be especially dangerous for patients with weakened immunity. Therefore, nutritional value does not compensate for unsafe food. The food should be discarded or made safe according to approved food-safety procedures before serving.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts. Topic: Nutrition, health, and hygiene dimensions.
