Sources of Insecurity: Food Poisoning – Basic 2 Security Education Lesson Note (First Term)

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

• explain food poisoning
• identify types and symptoms of food poisoning
• enumerate the effects of food poisoning

Lesson Content:

What is Food Poisoning? Food poisoning happens when we eat bad food that has germs or harmful things in it. The bad food makes us sick.

Types of Food Poisoning:

1. Bacterial poisoning: From dirty food with bad germs
2. Chemical poisoning: From food mixed with dangerous chemicals
3. Natural poisoning: From poisonous plants or spoiled food

Symptoms of Food Poisoning:

• Stomach pain

• Vomiting (throwing up)

• Diarrhea (loose stool)
• Fever (hot body)
• Feeling weak
• Headache

• Feeling dizzy

How Food Gets Poisoned:

1. Dirty hands: Preparing food with unwashed hands

Flies and insects: Landing on food

1. Spoiled food: Food that has gone bad
2. Dirty water: Using contaminated water
3. Expired food: Food that has passed its good date
4. Poor storage: Keeping food in bad places

Effects of Food Poisoning:

1. Sickness: Makes people very ill
2. Missing school: Children cannot come to school
3. Hospital visits: May need to see a doctor
4. Weakness: Body becomes very weak
5. Death: In serious cases, people can die
6. Money loss: Spending money on treatment

How to Prevent Food Poisoning:

• Wash hands before eating

• Eat fresh food only
• Drink clean water

• Keep food covered
• Check expiry dates

Multiple Choice Exercise:

1. Food poisoning is caused by: a) Eating good food b) Eating bad food with germs c) Drinking water d) Playing games 
2. A symptom of food poisoning is: a) Feeling very happy b) Running fast c) Stomach pain d) Sleeping well 
3. Food can be poisoned by: a) Clean hands b) Flies landing on it c) Fresh air d) Good storage 
4. To prevent food poisoning, we should: a) Eat spoiled food b) Use dirty hands c) Wash hands before eating d) Leave food uncovered 

Answers: 1(b), 2(c), 3(b), 4(c)