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Which of the following best describes foodborne diseases?
Which of the following best describes foodborne diseases?
- Diseases caused by inhaling polluted air
- Diseases caused by lack of exercise
- Diseases caused by consuming unhygienic and unsafe food (correct)
- Diseases caused by contaminated water
What are microorganisms?
What are microorganisms?
- Organisms that are found in water bodies
- Organisms that cause food spoilage but not illness
- Organisms that are only found in contaminated food
- Organisms that are too small to be seen by the naked eye (correct)
Which shape(s) can bacteria occur in?
Which shape(s) can bacteria occur in?
- Round (cocci) and rod-shaped (correct)
- Round (cocci), rod-shaped, and spiral-shaped
- Round (cocci) and spiral-shaped
- Rod-shaped and spiral-shaped
What is the size range of round-shaped bacteria?
What is the size range of round-shaped bacteria?
What is the main focus of food hygiene and safety practices?
What is the main focus of food hygiene and safety practices?
Which of the following is a common cause of foodborne diseases?
Which of the following is a common cause of foodborne diseases?
What are microorganisms?
What are microorganisms?
Which of the following statements about bacteria is true?
Which of the following statements about bacteria is true?
What is the main focus of food hygiene and safety practices?
What is the main focus of food hygiene and safety practices?
What does it mean for food to be free from contaminants?
What does it mean for food to be free from contaminants?
Study Notes
Foodborne Diseases
- Foodborne diseases are illnesses caused by consuming contaminated food.
Microorganisms
- Microorganisms are tiny living organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
- Bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi are examples of microorganisms.
Bacteria Shapes
- Bacteria can be found in different shapes, including:
- Rod-shaped: elongated and cylindrical
- Round-shaped (cocci): spherical
- Spiral-shaped (spirilla): twisted or helical
Round-Shaped Bacteria Size
- Round-shaped bacteria (cocci) range in size from 0.5 to 1.0 micrometers in diameter.
Food Hygiene and Safety
- Food hygiene and safety practices focus on preventing food from becoming contaminated with harmful microorganisms.
Causes of Foodborne Diseases
- Improper food handling is a common cause of foodborne diseases.
- This includes:
- Failure to adequately cook food
- Failure to store food properly
- Inadequate sanitation during food preparation
Bacteria
- Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can reproduce rapidly.
Food Free From Contaminants
- Food free from contaminants means that it does not contain harmful microorganisms, chemicals, or other substances that can make it unsafe to eat.
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Test your knowledge on food hygiene and safety with this quiz. Learn about the importance of good hygienic practices in preventing foodborne diseases and how to maintain food sanitation.
