The incidence of food-borne disease has increased significantly in recent years. Surveys of New Zealand food practices have reinforced the need for widespread education about the causes and the simple prevention of food-related illnesses. With the summer rapidly approaching, it is essential that we make our students aware of these safe practices.
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Find out how serious it can be and what can be done to treat it. Ask if there is a place or situation where they are most at risk. Have the health professional stress that it is far better to prevent food poisoning rather than treat it. After the visit, challenge students to make a list of all the ways they could help prevent food poisoning occurring. Only handle food with clean hands.