1. FOOD SAFETY
Abdus Salam Khan, MD FACP
Director Emergency department
Shifa International Hospital
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3. WHAT DOCTORS HAVE TO DO WITH FOODâŠ
ï We eat foodâŠâŠâŠ.
ï We love nutritious and safe foodâŠâŠ
ï We see patients who get sick after eating
unsafe foodâŠ..
ï We ask our patients to eat healthy and
nutritious foodâŠ.
ï We promote healthy living through healthy
foodâŠ..
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5. WHAT IS FOOD SAFETYâŠ
ï Safety of food before its consumptionâŠ.
ï Safety from food after its consumptionâŠ..
6. FOOD SAFETY BEFORE CONSUMPTION
ï Growing food by right methods.
ï Growing food at the right places.
ï Feeding it with right ingredients.
ï Keeping the harvest healthy.
ï Store the harvest in safe way.
ï Storing the meat product in safer way.
ï Avoid mixing the raw and other food
ingredients.
7. FOOD SAFETY FOR CONSUMPTION.
ï Selecting the right food ingredients.
ï Cleaning them well and keeping them safe.
ï Cooking the food at appropriate temperature.
ï Eating in right amount.
ï Eating with clean utensils.
ï Selecting right and safe food venders.
ï Avoiding unsafe places.
ï Avoid over eating and eating unsafe food.
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9. WHAT IS UNSAFE FOOD.
ï Food that is mixed with germs..
ï Bacteria
ï Viruses.
ï Parasites.
ï Prions.
ï Chemicals.
10. WHAT DOES UNSAFE FOOD DO.
ï Mostly the unsafe food can result in:
ï Diarrheal diseases.
ï Viral diseases.
ï Reproductive problems.
ï Cancers.
ï About 2 millions people annually get sick by
unsafe food and unsafe waterâŠ. Mostly kids.
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12. PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD..
ï Access to sufficient amount of safe and nutritious
food is key to sustaining life and promoting good
health.
ï Unsafe food causes >200 diseases ranging from
diarrhea to cancer.
ï Food and water borne diseases kill >2 million people
annually, mostly kids.
ï Food safety is linked to nutrition and food security.
ï Food borne diseases impede development of a
nation.
ï Food now crosses multiple national boundaries so it
requires collaboration to help ensure safety.
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14. WHAT CAN POLICY MAKERS DO
ï Make safe food a top priority.
ï Integrate food safety into broader food safety.
ï Buily trust through sound and transparent
communication.
ï Foster multi-sectoral collaboration to achieve
sustainable and solid food systems.
ï Think globally and act locally.
15. WHAT SHOULD CONSUMERS DO..
ï Be an informed consumers.
ï Know about the nutritious value of your food
as well as its safety.
ï Handle store and prepare food safely.
ï Teach healthy practices to others in your
community.
ï Make safe/wise choices.
ï Enjoy eating food.
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17. WHO 5 KEYS TO SAFER FOODâŠ
ï Keep the food clean.
ï Separate raw and cooked food.
ï Cook thoroughly.
ï Cook foot at safe temperature.
ï Use safe water and raw materials.
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19. SAFE AND WISE CHOICES.
ï Choose food wisely forâŠ
ï Pregnant women
ï Elderly
ï Sick
ï Children
ï Avoid unsafe food.
ï When shopping:
ï Keep raw meat separate from your other baskets.
ï Select a shop that is clean.
ï Read the food labels and know what you are eating.
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22. ENJOY EATING FOOD..
ï Eat nutritious food to get right amount of
energy and stay healthy.
ï Eat in clean places.
ï Eat without rushing and avoid choking on
food.
ï Eat with friends and family.
ï Eating bring us together.