F & D Ch 14 Food Hygiene

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What are the learning objectives of Chapter 14 on Personal Hygiene & Food Hygiene?

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1. Explain the terms food hygiene, food safety & food sanitation. 2. Enumerate the scope of environmental sanitation. 3. List the various habits included in maintenance of personal hygiene.

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What is food hygiene?

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Food hygiene refers to the conditions and measures necessary to ensure the safety of food from production to consumption.

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What are some key practices for maintaining personal hygiene?

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1. Cleaning teeth at least once a day. 2. Washing hair with soap or shampoo at least once a week. 3. Washing hands with soap after using the toilet and before preparing/eating food. 4. Changing into clean clothes. 5. Covering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.

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What is the importance of washing hands?

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Washing hands helps remove disease-causing germs that may get onto the hands and under the nails, preventing contamination of food.

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What are the main categories of personal hygiene?

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1. Toilet Hygiene 2. Shower Hygiene 3. Nail Hygiene 4. Teeth Hygiene 5. Sickness Hygiene 6. Hands Hygiene.

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What should you do after using the restroom?

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Wash your hands with soap for 20 to 30 seconds, cleaning between fingers, on the back of hands, and under nails.

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How often should you shower for good hygiene?

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Most people will benefit from a rinse at least every other day.

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What is the recommended frequency for washing hair?

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At least twice a week.

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What is the purpose of trimming nails regularly?

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To keep them short and clean, preventing the spreading of germs.

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What are the steps for good dental hygiene?

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Brush at least twice a day for 2 minutes, floss daily, and consider using antibacterial mouthwash.