NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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Cook food to high temperatures so that ____
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the food looks visually appealing and juicy
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pathogens are reduced and illness is prevented
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physical hazards are burned away
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bacteria can flourish
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Most foods, especially meat, poultry, fish and eggs, should be cooked thoroughly to kill most types of food poisoning bacteria. In general, food should be cooked to a temperature of at least 75 °C or hotter.
Detailed explanation-2: -Thoroughly cooking chicken, poultry products, and meat destroys germs. Raw and undercooked meat and poultry can make you sick.
Detailed explanation-3: -If you aren’t going to serve hot food right away, it’s important to keep it at 140 °F or above. One of the most common causes of foodborne illness is improper cooling of cooked foods. Bacteria can be reintroduced to food after it is safely cooked.
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