Nutrition and Wellness vocab 6
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foodborne illness
a disease transmitted by food
microorganism
a living substance so small it can be seen only under a microscope
contaminant
a potentially harmful substance that has accidentally gotten into food
abdominal thrust
a procedure used to save choking victims
sanitation
maintaining clean conditions to prevent disease and promote good health
toxin
poison
bacteria
single celled or non cellular microorganisms that live almost everywhere
cross contamination
the transfer of harmful bacteria from one food to another food
