NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Foodborne illness is a disease caused by eating contaminated food.
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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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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Foodborne illness is caused by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Many different disease-causing microbes or pathogens can contaminate foods, so there are many different types of foodborne illnesses. Most foodborne diseases are infections caused by a variety of bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
Detailed explanation-2: -Biological contamination is the leading cause of food-borne illness and food poisoning*, and a common cause of food spoilage and food waste. There are six types of microorganisms that can cause food-borne illness: bacteria, viruses, parasites, protozoa, fungi and prions.
Detailed explanation-3: -TRUE STATEMENT: E coli and Salmonella can cause foodborne illness.
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