Food, Nutrition and Health

Food, Nutrition and Health

GUIDELINES FOR GOOD HYGIENE

PERSONAL HYGIENE

Multiple Select

Check the correct guidelines for good personal hygiene

• Wash hands before preparing meals

• Wash hands only after using the toilet

• Wear clean apron

• Leave hair well combed and styled

• Keep hair covered when cooking

Kitchen Hygiene Rules

Look at the worksheet and state the kitchen hygiene rules in the next slide

Open Ended

List the kitchen hygiene rules to discuss in class.

KITCHEN HYGIENE RULES

• Clean and sanitise counters, cookers and the floor.

• Keep utensils clean and well stored when not in use.

• Wipe up spills as they occur.

• Do not allow pets to be in the kitchen. Some animals carry viruses and bacteria which can be passed on to humans.

• Rinse out the dishcloths after use and leave to dry. Immerse in diluted bleach or disinfectant regularly.

• Do not use the dishcloth to clean the floor.

• Use hot water and a good detergent for washing dishes so that all food traces are removed.

Multiple Choice

Dustbins must be well covered .

• TRUE

• FALSE

• NOT SURE

Multiple Choice

Kitchen bins must be emptied

• Every day

• Once a week

• Once a month

WASTE DISPOSAL

• Keep dustbins covered with a tight lid to protect from flies, cats and vermin.

• Disinfect the dustbin regularly. Use a bin liner if possible.

• Empty kitchen bins every day and wash out.

FOOD STORAGE

How should food be stored at home?

Multiple Choice

How should stored food be used?

• First in, first out

• Last in, first out

Multiple Select

Check the correct points when storing food

• Store all foods in the refrigerator

• Cool leftover foods rapidly and eat within 24 hours

• Store extra food on the ground

• Keep foods protected by covering with a food cover or food net.

HYGIENE AND SANITATION

Review the personal hygiene, kitchen hygiene, food storage and waste disposal rules.