HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Press your fingertips and a bit of your fingernails into the food itself to hold it stable. It also protects your fingers in case the knife slips. As you move down the food and the pieces get smaller, it’s important to curl and tuck your fingertips under as you grip the food.

Detailed explanation-2: -It stabilizes whatever you are cutting so that it doesn’t skid around on the board, but it also helps position the blade. The safest method is to curl your finger into a claw position so that, when you are gripping something, they’re tucked out of harm’s way (keep your thumb in mind, too).

Detailed explanation-3: -How to do it: Create a flat, stable surface for your food to rest on by slicing it in half or slicing off a thin section of its face. Hold the food steady with your non-knife hand, curling your fingers into a claw and tucking your knuckles underneath.

Detailed explanation-4: -Claw Grip. Whenever you are holding food in place and moving the knife down the food towards your fingers, keep your fingertips tucked under and hold the food with a “claw grip.” This will protect your fingertips and give you more control.