NUTRITION
KITCHEN SAFETY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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safe
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unsafe
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Debra chose to use knives that were not very sharp so that she would not cut herself. Dull knives are actually more dangerous than sharp ones because you have to use more effort to cut with them. 5. When the butcher knife slipped out of Brenda’s fingers, she tried her best to catch it.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sharp Knives, Force Exposure & Safety Sharp knives are significantly safer than dull ones, and we have studies to prove it. The reason has to do with a physics phenomenon known as force exposure. The sharper your blade, the less downward force you must use to cut whatever it is you’re using the knife on.
Detailed explanation-3: -A dull blade is actually more dangerous to use than one that is sharp. Here’s why: A dull blade requires more pressure to cut, increasing the chance that the knife will slip with great force behind it. A sharp knife “bites” the surface more readily.
Detailed explanation-4: -Electrical cords should never be stapled or otherwise punctured to avoid dangerous electrical shocks.