HOSA Nutrition: Food Related Illnesses and Allergies (Well-enlightened)

Pathogen correct answers a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease. Where are most pathogens in food found? correct answers animal products Food Poisoning correct answers foodborne illness Foodborne infections vs intoxication correct answers When food poisoning develops as a result of a pathogen's infecting someone, it is a foodborne infection. When it is caused by toxins produced by the pathogen, it is called food intoxication Enterotoxins correct answers affect mucous membrane cells lining the gastrointestinal tract neurotoxins correct answers Chemicals that affect the nervous system How common is food poisoning? correct answers It is thought that as many as one-third of the population of the United States may experience food poisoning each year. Common symptoms of foodborne illness correct answers vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and abdominal cramps. Who does food borne illnesses affect more severely? correct answers The young, elderly, and immunocompromised may become very ill and possibly die, while healthy people usually think they have the flu. What is the most common cause of diarrhea? correct answers Campylobacter jejuni Where is campylobacter jejuni found? correct answers intestinal tracts of many farm animals and meat contaminated during slaughter. How does camp. Jejuni enter the body? correct answers through ingestion of the live bacteria. It can be transmitted to humans via unpasteurized milk; contaminated water; and raw or undercooked meats, poultry, and shellfish. When does camp. Jejuni cause symptoms and how long do they last? correct answers It can take from 2 to 5 (or more) days to develop after infection and may last up to 10 days. Symptoms of an infection from Campylobacter Jejuni? correct answers Symptoms include diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever, headache, muscle and abdominal pain, and nausea. Where is Clostridium botulinum found? correct answers in soil and water, on plants, and in the intestinal