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We have the most abundant, varied and safest food supply in the world.
Each year thousands of Americans are treated in the Emergency Room for foodborne illnesses.
Foodborne Illness is a major cause of death in developing countries.
Would you believe McDonald’s is one of the safest places to eat?
What affects the quality of the food we eat?
Chapter # 12 Assessing Human Risk
When all is said and done, we still play a major role in our health status.
We control a number of factors involved in maintaining “good health”.
What have you learned in this course that will help you reduce the risk associated with the environment and your health?
Week # 8 Objectives
At the end of this unit, the student will:
List the ways our food supply can become unsafe.
Define the measures one can take to minimize human risk
Please read chapters #8 & chapter #12 and view the 2 power point presentations.
Find an article related to the food safety in the USA.