WHO (2010) defines food as any substances whether
processed, semi-processed or raw materials which is infected for human
consumption. This implies that food is both solid and liquid substances
considered for human satisfaction for his body needs. Food is the basic human
need in the society, good and adequate nutrition promote good health thereby enhancing
the social and psychological well-being of the people.
processed, semi-processed or raw materials which is infected for human
consumption. This implies that food is both solid and liquid substances
considered for human satisfaction for his body needs. Food is the basic human
need in the society, good and adequate nutrition promote good health thereby enhancing
the social and psychological well-being of the people.
Food procurement among individuals and families in
various communities entails difficulties. Thus in an effort to meet the body
requirements, people often resort to buying cheap raw and cooked foods that may
pose dangerous health hazards to them.
various communities entails difficulties. Thus in an effort to meet the body
requirements, people often resort to buying cheap raw and cooked foods that may
pose dangerous health hazards to them.
Agba (2009) stipulated that there is need to consider
certain qualities in the procurement of food people eat, Agba explains that
such consideration should include the sales of food, its freshness, nature of
its proportions, the environment under which it is prepared and personal
cleanliness of the providers. In other words, hygiene is an important concept
to be given proper consideration in the process of food procurement
preparations and consumption by the individuals to ensure healthy living. This
is to safeguard against food poisoning that may endanger the life of the
people.
certain qualities in the procurement of food people eat, Agba explains that
such consideration should include the sales of food, its freshness, nature of
its proportions, the environment under which it is prepared and personal
cleanliness of the providers. In other words, hygiene is an important concept
to be given proper consideration in the process of food procurement
preparations and consumption by the individuals to ensure healthy living. This
is to safeguard against food poisoning that may endanger the life of the
people.
