The second basic principle for prevention of infection is

Consumption of proper food

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The correct option is A Consumption of proper food
Infection is a state in which the immune system is weak to fight against the pathogen. The infection can be prevented with the help of proper diet which is the second principle for prevention of disease and infection. The proper food will provide nutrients which make the body strong and healthy. This allows more production of immune cells to fight the infection.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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