HARMFUL SUBSTANCES
CONTENT:
- Meaning of Harmful Substances
- Examples of Harmful Substances
MEANING OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES
A harmful substance is anything that is contaminated and threatens the safety of man in his environment. Harmful substances can be in the form of food, water, drugs, creams, fruits etc. Harmful substances are unfit for human consumption.
Examples of Harmful Substances
- Stale Food: This is food that is no longer fresh and therefore unpleasant to eat. All types of food can become stale if it is not properly preserved. For example bread that has been left on the table for about one week will become stale and infected with bacteria or fungi. Such food becomes a harmful substance to the body.
- Poorly Cooked Food: Food should be properly cooked before eating as some of them such as meat or fish may carry certain parasites that are not fit for human consumption.
- Rotten Food: Such as fruit, meat or fish are harmful substance that are not fit for human consumption.
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