FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
IRRADIATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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How can people protect themselves from irradiation? (Choose two)
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Stand further away from the source.
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Wear gloves
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Remove contamination.
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Reduce the amount of time being irradiated.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Staying inside will reduce your exposure to radiation. Close windows and doors. Take a shower or wipe exposed parts of your body with a damp cloth. Drink bottled water and eat food in sealed containers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Shielding. Lead or lead equivalent shielding for X-rays and gamma rays is an effective way to reduce radiation exposure. There are various types of shielding used in the reduction of radiation exposure including lead aprons, mobile lead shields, lead glasses, and lead barriers.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are three primary means of reducing radiation dose from sources external to the body: time, distance, and shielding.
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