HUMAN NUTRITION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is a symptom of a foodborne illness?
A
Coughing
B
Fatigue
C
Sneezing
D
Diarrhea and vomiting
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Common symptoms of foodborne illness are diarrhea and/or vomiting, typically lasting 1 to 7 days. Other symptoms might include abdominal cramps, nausea, fever, joint/back aches, and fatigue.

Detailed explanation-2: -Salmonella (nontyphi) Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, vomiting. 4–7days Contaminated eggs, unpasteurized milk or juice, cheese, contaminated raw fruits and vegetables.

Detailed explanation-3: -Symptoms of food poisoning often include upset stomach, diarrhea and vomiting. Symptoms usually start within hours or several days of eating the food.

Detailed explanation-4: -Treating food poisoning Food poisoning can usually be treated at home without seeking medical advice. Most people will feel better within a few days. It’s important to avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of water, even if you can only sip it, as you need to replace any fluids lost through vomiting and diarrhoea.

Detailed explanation-5: -Botulism, Brucellosis, Campylobacter enteritis, Escherichia coli, Hepatitis A, Listeriosis, Salmonellosis, Shigellosis, Toxoplasmosis, Viral gastroenteritis, Taeniasis and Trichinosis are examples of foodborne diseases.

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