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Definition of food safety:
Absence of hazard that may make food injurious to the health of consumers
Positive attributions of food that influence the value of a product to the customer. Example: origin, colour, texture, processing methods of foods
food safety and control programme in malaysia is regulated by
Ministry of health
Ministry of agriculture
Local authorities
Customs
MSC FPSK
nutritional status of individuals are assessed through 4 methods :
(ABCD methods)
Antropometric measurements, Biochemical data, Clinical data, Dietary data.
Select the example of antropometric measurement
Body Mass Index
Mid upper arm circumference— to assess protein and energy
Waist-hip ratio
Skinfold thickness— to access body fat composition
Hematocrit
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) refer to the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet nutrient requirements of nearly all healthy individual (NCBI website). Malaysia published the Recommended Nutrient Intake (RNI) guideline to plan and assess dietary nutrient intakes.
The statements are true
True
False
