Question

Give reasons for the following
One should always keep the food covered.

Answer 1

Communicable diseases:

1. For the prevention and control of communicable diseases, one should always keep the food covered.
2. Communicable diseases are infectious diseases that are caused by a number of disease-causing organisms called pathogens like bacteria, fungi, and protozoans.
3. The basic key to the prevention of communicable diseases is by keeping the environment clean and maintaining good hygiene. Some good personal hygiene practices are-
   1. Cover the mouth and nose with a handkerchief while coughing and sneezing.
   2. Eat properly heated and freshly cooked food.
   3. Always keep the food covered and drink boiled and safe water only.