HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

KITCHEN SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
We avoid steam burns by ____
A
Opening the lid of a pot or pan towards ourselves.
B
Opening the lid of a pot or pan away ourselves.
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Don’t fill pots too full, to avoid boiling over. Lift pot covers back safely to protect yourself from steam. Use tongs to lower food into boiling water. Get help when moving or carrying a heavy pot of simmering liquid.

Detailed explanation-2: -cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 to 30 minutes – do not use ice, iced water, or any creams or greasy substances like butter. make sure the person keeps warm by using a blanket, for example, but take care not to rub it against the burnt area.

Detailed explanation-3: -Prevent burns and scalds in the kitchen: ĵ Use dry oven mitts or potholders. Hot cookware can heat moisture in a potholder or hot pad, resulting in a scald burn. ĵ Wear short, close-fitting or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking. ĵ Have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet around the stove.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cool water. The first thing you should do when you get a minor burn is run cool (not cold) water over the burn area for about 20 minutes. Cool compresses. Antibiotic ointments. Aloe vera. Honey. Reducing sun exposure. Don’t pop your blisters. Take an OTC pain reliever. 01-May-2017

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