Diseases From Food Flashcards
What is food poisoning caused by?
Food poisoning is caused by eating food that has been contaminated
What is contamination?
Contamination is the result of bacteria carried by flies. People working with food who don’t wash their hands or have an infection themselves may infect food. Pesticides on fruit and veggies can also make you sick
Name a common form of food poisoning.
Salmonella
Etc
How is salmonella spread?
Through raw chicken and eggs
How can you prevent the spread of salmonella?
By Cooking chicken properly and washing your hands after touching chicken or eggs
What are some common symptoms of food poisoning?
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Dehydration
Sickness
What kinds of worms can be passed to humans through contaminated food?
Round worm
Tape worm
Where can you find these worms?
The eggs of the worms are found in contaminated water and soil and may be on vegetables you eat
What happens once the worm eggs are inside you?
They can make you very sick. Pets can also have these worms
What is Cholera?
Cholera is a bacterial infection
How can you get Cholera?
Drinking contaminated water or eating food that has been in contact with contaminated water, flies or dirty hands
Where can the germs that cause Cholera be found?
In human waste matter
What are some symptoms of Cholera?
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Dehydration
What are some of the ways to prevent Cholera?
Good hygiene habits
careful preparation and storage of food
Using only clean safe water to wash fruit, veggies, hands and all surfaces of the kitchen
Making sure toilets do not leak into water supplies
