Chapter 1: Introduction to Nutrition and Food Technology – Sample Activity

Context

The Koddi tribe have a unique feeding habit where the entire family eats from the same dish. They do not use cutlery while eating. They also wash hands from the same basin of water.

Support

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Task

What advice would you give to these people concerning personal and food hygiene to avoid food contamination?

Chapter Summary

In this chapter, you have learnt:

• the terms used in Nutrition and Food Technology.
• nutrition and the effects of malnutrition.
• the influence of food habits and practices in shaping nutrition practices.
• the importance of living and working in a healthy environment.

End of Chapter Exercise

1. What is the relationship between food habits and malnutrition?
2. Explain the importance of living and working in a healthy environment.