NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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I don’t know
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Note: There are three important temperatures to remember when cooking meat or eggs at home: Eggs and all ground meats must be cooked to 160°F; poultry and fowl to 165°F; and fresh meat steaks, chops and roasts to 145°F. Use a thermometer to check temperatures.
Detailed explanation-2: -Aim for an internal temperature of 75 °C or hotter when you cook food. Heating foods to this temperature kills most food poisoning bacteria. Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of foods during the cooking process. Cook mince, sausages, whole chickens or stuffed meats right through to the centre.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bacteria can multiply rapidly if left at room temperature or in the “Danger Zone” between 40°F and 140°F. Keep your refrigerator at 40°F or below and your freezer at 0°F or below, and know when to throw food out before it spoils.
Detailed explanation-4: -The juices run clear. It is piping hot all the way through (it should be steaming) There is no pink meat left.