Eating Contaminated Food Basic 1 Security Education Lesson Note

What is Food?

• Food is what we eat
• Food gives us energy
• Food helps us grow
• Food keeps us healthy

Types of Food

1. Fruits

• Oranges, apples, bananas, mangoes

2. Vegetables

• Tomatoes, carrots, spinach, cabbage

3. Protein Foods

• Meat, fish, eggs, beans

4. Carbohydrates

• Rice, bread, yam, potatoes

5. Drinks

• Water, milk, juice

What is Contaminated Food?

• Contaminated food is dirty food
• Food that is not safe to eat
• Food that can make us sick
• Food that is spoiled or bad

Types of Contaminated Food

1. Expired Food

• Food that is too old
• The date on the can or pack has passed
• It is no longer good to eat

2. Food Not Prepared Hygienically

• Food prepared with dirty hands
• Food prepared in a dirty place
• Food with flies on it
• Food cooked with dirty water

3. Uncovered Food

• Food left open
• Flies and insects sit on it
• Dust falls on it
• It becomes dirty

4. Food on the Floor

• Food that fell on the ground
• Food that touched dirty surfaces
• Has germs on it

5. Rotten Food

• Food that smells bad
• Food that looks bad
• Food with mold (green or black spots)
• Food that is spoiled

Dangers of Eating Contaminated Food

What happens when you eat bad food:

• Stomach ache – Your tummy hurts
• Vomiting – You throw up
• Diarrhea – Running stomach
• Fever – Your body becomes hot
• Sickness – You become very ill
• Poisoning – Very serious illness

How to Identify Contaminated Food

Look for these signs:

1. Check the Date

• Look at the expiry date
• If it has passed, don’t eat it

2. Smell the Food

• If it smells bad, don’t eat it
• Good food smells nice

3. Look at the Food

• If it has mold, don’t eat it
• If the color changed, don’t eat it
• If it looks slimy, don’t eat it

4. Check the Packaging

• If the can is swollen, don’t eat it
• If the pack is torn, don’t eat it

How to Stay Safe

1. Wash Your Hands

• Before eating
• After using the toilet
• Use soap and water

2. Eat Fresh Food

• Eat food that is newly cooked
• Don’t eat old food

3. Drink Clean Water

• Drink boiled or filtered water
• Don’t drink dirty water

4. Keep Food Covered

• Cover food to keep flies away
• Store food properly

5. Don’t Eat Street Food (Sometimes)

• Some street food is not clean
• Ask your parents first

6. Wash Fruits and Vegetables

• Wash them with clean water
• Before eating or cooking

7. Check Expiry Dates

• Ask adults to check dates
• Don’t eat expired food

8. Don’t Eat Food from the Floor

• If food falls, throw it away
• Don’t pick it up and eat it

MULTIPLE CHOICE EXERCISE 

1. Contaminated food is _____ food. 

1. a) clean
2. b) dirty
3. c) fresh

1. Expired food is food that is too _____. 

1. a) new
2. b) old
3. c) hot

1. Before eating, we should wash our _____. 

1. a) clothes
2. b) hands
3. c) shoes

1. Food with flies on it is _____. 

1. a) safe
2. b) not safe
3. c) delicious

1. If food smells bad, we should _____ eat it. 

1. a) quickly
2. b) not
3. c) always

HOMEWORK – WEEK 5

1. Check one food item at home for the expiry date.
2. Practice washing your hands properly.
3. Draw clean food and dirty food.
4. Tell your parents 3 dangers of eating contaminated food.