HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Handwashing will remove all types of germs from your hands, but hand sanitizers are not able to kill all types of germs or remove harmful chemicals like pesticides and heavy metals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Is it important to wash your hands? Simply put, yes. Hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections. You can spread certain “germs” (a general term for pathogens like viruses and bacteria) casually by touching another person.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hands should be washed as often as necessary and always: Before starting work. Before handling cooked or ready-to-eat food. After handling or preparing raw food.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cleaning your hands with soap and water gets rid of the germs before they can cause trouble. Handwashing can stop 20% of colds and other viruses and 30% of diarrhea-related illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Detailed explanation-5: -With handrubbing the median percentage reduction in bacterial contamination was significantly higher than with handwashing (83% v 58%, P=0.012), with a median difference in the percentage reduction of 26% (95% confidence interval 8% to 44%). The median duration of hand hygiene was 30 seconds in each group.