chemicals in food
TRANSCRIPT
By: Herman Menendez
August 2nd 2012
Mr. Reasoner/Health Class
METHYLCYCLOPROP
ENE- Commonly known
as
Smart Fresh, this
chemical preserves
apples for up to a year
and bananas up to a
month.
ARTIFICIAL COLORS-
Add different colors to
fruits
ARTIFICIAL
FLAVORING- add flavor to the fruits
Top Chemicals
New type of chemicals are being introduced everyday
Some Dr.’s don’t agree with the new chemicals
Chemicals are used to give a bright, fresh and testy flavor to the fruits…
Chemicals are used to preserve food longer and to not discompose!
Packaging Chemicals!
Can be spread all over the world
It can transport disease
Chemicals can always bond in a hot other chemicals around in the environment
Natural and
manufactured
chemicals in
food products
also can make
people sick.
Health experts
estimate that the
yearly cost of all
foodborne
diseases in this
country is 5 to 6
billion dollars in
direct medical
expenses and
lost productivity.
Effects of Chemicals in food
chemicals have the potential to
cause negative health
consequences and may increase
your risk of developing chronic
diseases, such as heart disease,
the leading cause of death in the
United States
If you have an existing health
issue, some chemicals may affect
your ability to control your
condition.
More Chemicals in Food…
The standing recommendation by
the American Heart Association
and other medical experts has
been to limit consumption of red
meat due to an increased risk of
heart disease.
Symptoms • You suspect that you have
food poisoning
• You have:• Any signs of dehydration such as dry
mouth, decreased urination,
dizziness, or sunken eyes
Fever of 102°F or higher ( or a rectal
temperature of 100.4°F in baby younger than 3 months of age)
Food Poisoning Self-Care at Home
• Small, frequent sips of clear liquids (those you can see through) are the best way to stay hydrated.
• Avoid alcoholic, caffeinated, or sugary drinks.
• Sports drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade are fine
Safe shopping • Buy cold foods last during
your shopping trip. Get them home fast.
• Never choose torn or leaking packages.
• Do not buy foods past their "sell-by" or expiration dates.
• Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods.
More tips when storing food!!!
Safe storage of foods
• Keep it safe; refrigerate.
• Unload perishable foods first and immediately refrigerate them. Place raw meat, poultry, or fish in the coldest section of your refrigerator.
• Check the temperature of your appliances. To slow bacterial growth, the refrigerator should be at 40 F (4.44 C) , the freezer at 0 F (-17.7 C).
• Cook or freeze fresh poultry, fish, ground meats, and variety meats within two days
Food Poisoning Medical Treatment
Antibiotics are rarely needed for food poisoning. In some cases, antibiotics worsen the condition.
• The doctor may also treat any fever to make the patient more comfortable.
If the posing is critical the doctor might take serious decision to save you life because it can lead you to death
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