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Q: Food safety is related to what?

Protecting food from contamination and infection Food safety includes practices that prevent food from becoming contaminated by harmful microorganisms, chemicals, foreign materials, or allergens. Safe purchasing, storage, preparation, cooking, serving, and hand hygiene reduce the risk of foodborne infection and poisoning. This is especially important for ill or vulnerable patients. Therefore, protecting food from contamination and infection is correct.

Q: Why is giving fresh food considered better for a patient?

Fresh food can be safer and more palatable Freshly prepared food is generally more acceptable in taste and texture and, when handled hygienically, may reduce the chance of contamination caused by prolonged storage. It can encourage a patient to eat enough energy and nutrients. Freshness does not replace proper cooking, refrigeration, or safe handling.

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In this Class 12 Home Science topic from “Food Quality and Food Safety,” students learn how harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and parasites can enter food and cause illness after it is eaten. The topic explains common sources of contamination, symptoms of foodborne infection, and the difference between infection and toxin-related food poisoning. Students also understand how personal hygiene, safe cooking, proper storage, clean water, separation of raw and cooked foods, and careful handling help prevent infection and protect public health.

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Correct answer: C. Protecting food from contamination and infection

Explanation: Food safety includes practices that prevent food from becoming contaminated by harmful microorganisms, chemicals, foreign materials, or allergens. Safe purchasing, storage, preparation, cooking, serving, and hand hygiene reduce the risk of foodborne infection and poisoning. This is especially important for ill or vulnerable patients. Therefore, protecting food from contamination and infection is correct.

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