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Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Health Grade 5
Grade 5
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Health Online
Keeping Food Safe

Step 1. Questions

In completing this research project, you will learn how to care for perishable foods properly. Perishables are foods that spoil. Spoiled foods are usually not safe to eat because they can contain bacteria that can cause illness.

Choose one perishable food and report on how to keep it safe at home. Use the questions below to guide your investigation.

  • What are the temperature requirements for the perishable food I chose?
  • What happens to perishable foods when they are not properly refrigerated? Use the food you are researching as an example.
  • What can be done to prevent or slow the spoilage of perishable foods?
Look at the Web sites listed below to answer these questions. Take notes in the note-taking boxes. You may also visit other approved Web sites, or research perishable foods in encyclopedias or other resources at the library.

Then, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.

Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!

Partnership for Food Safety Education: Four Steps
Millions of bacteria may be invading food products, kitchen surfaces, and utensils. Learn how to fight bacteria and prevent foodborne illnesses. Discover how to clean, separate, chill, and cook foods to keep them safe to eat.
Take Notes:



Safe Food: It’s Your Job Too!
This site offers information about food-borne illnesses and pathogens. Discover the greatest threat to food safety and how to handle food, starting from the store, through storing, preparing, serving, and handling leftovers. An animated turkey explains the factors affecting the growth of foodborne pathogens.
Take Notes:



Kids World – Food Safety
Serve up a barbecue and see how safe it is! Learn how to prepare food and serve it safely. The “Bad Bug Book” introduces you to the world of microorganisms that make good food go bad.
Take Notes:



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