Food Safety Management Systems

Correct answer: A. To provide safe food in the correct quantity and according to the prescribed diet

Quality control helps ensure that food is hygienically prepared, portions and ingredients are appropriate, and each patient receives the prescribed diet. These checks help protect patients and reduce food-safety and diet-related errors.

Correct answer: A. To reduce the risk of foodborne illness and infection

Food-safety systems help prevent hazards through practices such as hygienic handling, safe storage, temperature control and preventing cross-contamination. These controls are particularly important for patients who may be more vulnerable to foodborne illness.