Food hygiene - JSS2 Home economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Hygiene simply means cleanliness. It is the act of keeping our food, cloths, body, etc. clean from harmful bacteria.

Food hygiene is referred to as the observance and practice of hygiene or practicing sanitary rules to prevent food contamination, poising and spoilage.

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1. Buy food that is wholesome and store them properly.

2. Avoid buying expired food.

3. Do not buy canned food with dented or swollen can.

4. Cover food during and after cooking to prevent it from being contaminated.

5. Cook with clean water and utensils.

1. Food hygiene will prevent our food from being contaminated.

2. Food hygiene helps us to consume wholesome food thereby living a healthy life.

3. It will prevent wastage of food and that will also prevent wasting of money.

4. It prevents wastage of resources e.g money