Description
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Discuss the consequences of good and bad food hygiene practices
- Discuss the symptoms of food poisoning
- Identify the 4 different contamination hazards
- Explain the 4 requirements for bacterial growth to occur
- Identify food safety standards relevant to social care settings
- Explain how to store food, maximise hygiene when handling food and disposing of food
- Identify common hazards when handling and storing food
- Describe the importance of good nutrition and hydration
- List signs and symptoms of poor nutrition and hydration
- Explain how to promote adequate nutrition and hydration
Course content
- Consequences of good and bad food hygiene practices
- Food Poisoning
- Contamination hazards
- Bacterial Growth
- Prevention of cross contamination and food poisoning
- Cleaning
- Employer and Employee Responsibilities and food safety standards
- Storing, handling and disposing of food
- Good nutrition and hydration
- Signs and symptoms of poor nutrition
- How to promote adequate nutrition and hydration
