Using clean water during food preparation reduces which risk?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: The risk of contamination and infection
Clean, safe water is essential for washing ingredients, cooking food, preparing beverages, and cleaning utensils. Contaminated water may carry bacteria, viruses, parasites, or harmful chemicals that can enter food and cause illness. Using safe water therefore reduces the risk of food contamination and food-borne infection. It does not increase or decrease the energy or protein content of food, nor is colour the main safety concern.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
The risk of contamination and infection
Why is this the correct answer?
Clean, safe water is essential for washing ingredients, cooking food, preparing beverages, and cleaning utensils. Contaminated water may carry bacteria, viruses, parasites, or harmful chemicals that can enter food and cause illness. Using safe water therefore reduces the risk of food contamination and food-borne infection. It does not increase or decrease the energy or protein content of food, nor is colour the main safety concern.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts. Topic: Principles of environmental, personal, and food hygiene.
