Last week, the Daily Universe featured a nutrition and food safety article. It was entitled "Don't eat that". It talked about the health hazards that could be lurking in our own kitchens and refrigerators. It's focus was on college students and their often unsanitary health habits. The article offered suggestions on ways to prepare food safely and a few other health tips. If you missed the article, or would like to refresh yourself on the health tips given, click here. Here are some of the main points the article establishes:
Don't think your immune system is invincible
Leaving food exposed at room temperature for more than 2 hours is dangerous
Keep your toothbrush away from the toilet (duh!)
Keep raw meats away from other foods
If you don't know if your food is fresh, throw it out! (When in doubt, throw it out!)
Check out this cool YouTube video about Food Safety!
I totally saved this newspaper. I was really impressed, and thought they did an excellent job letting us college student know that we CAN and probably WILL get sick if we don't clean and eat properly.
ReplyDeleteI think everyone, not just college kids, has a hard time with food handling... even those of us who know the rules. That's why it's good to get in the habit now!
ReplyDeleteAnd nice find on the video! It cracked me up. Probably because I am a public health nerd, but still. "And one called E... coli" :)