Which is the simplest rule of food hygiene?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Washing hands before preparing food
Washing hands with soap and safe water before preparing or serving food removes dirt and reduces the transfer of harmful microorganisms. Hands should also be washed after using the toilet, handling raw food, touching waste or coughing. This simple practice helps prevent cross-contamination and food-borne illness. The other choices increase contamination, so option C is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Washing hands before preparing food
Why is this the correct answer?
Washing hands with soap and safe water before preparing or serving food removes dirt and reduces the transfer of harmful microorganisms. Hands should also be washed after using the toilet, handling raw food, touching waste or coughing. This simple practice helps prevent cross-contamination and food-borne illness. The other choices increase contamination, so option C is correct.
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.
