Risk Factors in Food – Basic 1 Social Studies Lesson Note (Third Term)

Class: Primary 1
Subject: Social Studies
Topic: Risk Factors in Food – Meaning of Risk Factors in Food
Duration: 30 minutes

Lesson objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Say what risk factors in food means
• Name things that make food dangerous
• Tell how to avoid risky food

Lesson content

What are Risk Factors in Food?

Risk factors in food are things that can make food dangerous to eat.

These are things that can make us sick if we eat the food.

Examples of Risk Factors in Food:

1. Dirty Food

• Food with dust and sand
• Food touched by dirty hands
• Food that fell on the ground

2. Spoiled Food

• Food that is too old
• Food that smells bad
• Food with mold (green or black spots)

3. Germs and Insects

• Flies sitting on food
• Ants crawling on food
• Food left open for flies

4. Bad Water

• Food washed with dirty water
• Drinks made with bad water

How to Avoid Risk Factors:

• Wash food before eating
• Cover food properly
• Eat fresh food only
• Wash hands before touching food

EVALUATION/EXERCISES

Answer these questions:

1. Risk factors in food are things that make food _______ to eat.
2. Name 3 risk factors in food:
3. Circle the risk factors: Fresh food Dirty food Clean water Spoiled food Flies on food
4. Fill in the missing words:
   1. _______ food can make us sick.
   2. Food with _______ spots is spoiled.
5. Tick (✓) what makes food risky:
   1. Food with dust [ ]
   2. Fresh clean food [ ]
   3. Flies on food [ ]
   4. Food that smells bad [ ]
   5. Covered food [ ]
6. Choose the correct answer: Which is a risk factor in food? a) Fresh food b) Spoiled food c) Clean food
7. Cross (X) the dangerous foods:
   1. Food with mold [ ]
   2. Fresh fruits [ ]
   3. Food on the ground [ ]
   4. Clean vegetables [ ]

ASSIGNMENT

Write 2 things that can make food dangerous to eat.

TEACHER’S REMARKS

Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________