What is personal hygiene?

• Personal hygiene is the practice of wearing clean clothes.

• Personal hygiene is the practice of eating healthy food.

• Personal hygiene is the practice of exercising regularly.

• Personal hygiene is the practice of maintaining cleanliness and promoting good health through activities such as bathing, brushing teeth, washing hands, and keeping the body clean.

Why is personal hygiene important in food handling?

• Personal hygiene is not important in food handling.

• Personal hygiene is only important for personal health, not for food handling.

• Bacteria and microorganisms do not spread through personal hygiene in food handling.

• Personal hygiene is important in food handling to prevent the spread of bacteria and other harmful microorganisms.

What are safe food handling practices?

• Safe food handling practices are guidelines and procedures that help prevent foodborne illnesses.

• Safe food handling practices are unnecessary precautions.

• Safe food handling practices are only important for certain types of food.

• Safe food handling practices are only necessary in professional kitchens.

Why is proper storage of food important?

• To save money by reducing food waste.

• To prevent spoilage and maintain freshness, and to avoid the growth of harmful bacteria or pathogens.

• To keep the kitchen organized.

• To make the food taste better.

What does 'Restricted' mean in food handling?

• Food is freely available without any restrictions

• Restricted refers to the amount of food that can be consumed

• Food Handlers can report to work but are limited to the duties they perform

• Restricted means that the food handler is not allowed to go to work

What does 'Excluded' mean in food handling?

• A type of food that is not safe to consume

• Food handler that can go to work but is limited to not working around food.

• A method of food preservation

• The food handler is not allowed to go to work until free of symptoms for 24 hours or cleared by a doctor.

Why are certain food handler restricted or excluded?

• To save money on food safety measures.

• To prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure food safety.

• To increase the risk of foodborne illnesses.

• To make sure people can still make money when they are sick.

What is the recommended temperature for cooking food?

• 75°F (24°C) for most meats and 90°F (32°C) for poultry

• 200°F (93°C) for most meats and 180°F (82°C) for poultry

• 145°F (63°C) for most meats and 165°F (74°C) for poultry

• 100°F (38°C) for most meats and 120°F (49°C) for poultry

What should be done with leftover food?

• Feed it to the pets

• Leave it out on the counter

• Throw it in the trash

• Store it in airtight containers and refrigerate or freeze it for later consumption.

Why is it important to store leftover food properly?

• To attract pests and insects.

• To prevent foodborne illnesses and maintain its quality.

• To save money on groceries.

• To promote food waste and environmental pollution.