FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -However, persons with relatively weaker immune systems (lower resistance to disease) such as children and senior citizens as well as adults with weakened immune systems due to health reasons can get food poisoning more easily.
Detailed explanation-2: -Children younger than five years are at an increased risk for foodborne illness and related health complications because their immune systems are still developing. Young children with developing immune systems cannot fight off infections as well as adults.
Detailed explanation-3: -Anyone can get it, but children younger than 5 have a higher chance because their immune systems aren’t as good at fighting off germs yet. Plus, they don’t have as much stomach acid, which not only breaks down foods but can also kill germs.