Why should a clinical dietitian observe hygiene in the kitchen and food-service area?
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Correct answer: For safe food and infection prevention
Hospital patients may have weakened immunity and can be seriously harmed by contaminated food. Observing hand hygiene, clean equipment, safe water, separation of raw and cooked foods, correct cooking, storage temperatures, and waste disposal helps prevent foodborne infection. Food hygiene is therefore an important professional and patient-safety responsibility.
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For safe food and infection prevention
Why is this the correct answer?
Hospital patients may have weakened immunity and can be seriously harmed by contaminated food. Observing hand hygiene, clean equipment, safe water, separation of raw and cooked foods, correct cooking, storage temperatures, and waste disposal helps prevent foodborne infection. Food hygiene is therefore an important professional and patient-safety responsibility.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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