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Many charitable organizations also work and distribute food during emergencies

and natural calamities.

Did You The Indian Red Cross is a nonprofit humanitarian
Know? organization. It provides comfort and help to victims
of natural disasters such as fires, famines, floods, and
earthquakes. It also collects and distributes blood in the
case of an emergency such as a disaster or war.

Hygienic Food and Food Safety

We have to practice healthy eating habits and consume

hygienic foods.

 Wash fruits and vegetables well before cooking or

eating raw.

 Eat fresh and properly cooked food.

 Keep food covered to prevent contamination from dust or insects.

 Keep eggs, poultry, raw meat, and seafood away from other foods to prevent

contamination.

 Store perishable food items like milk, meat, vegetables, fruits, and leftovers

in the refrigerator.
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We’re all aware that food provides us with nutrients that enable us to grow, stay
healthy, and be active. So, we have to understand the value of food and consume

it wisely.

 We should buy only food that we need, based on the size of our family.

 To avoid wasting food, we must only take what we can eat on our plates.

 Food production requires a lot of resources, including land, water, and

farmers’ hard work. The process of getting food from farmers to our meals

involves several stages.

 Food must be stored and preserved properly to ensure that it lasts for a longer

time.

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