Chemicals in food

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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