FOOD AND NUTRITION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE III PROJECT
Improving Household Food Hygiene Technical Note
This technical note focuses on improving household food hygiene in developing countries, where diarrheal disease is a leading cause of death among children under 5 years old.
Monica Woldt, Gerald G. Moy, Rebecca Egan · 2015
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Abstract
The document highlights the importance of food hygiene in reducing the incidence of diarrhea, which can be caused by a range of pathogens transmitted through food. It discusses the key areas and considerations for reducing foodborne contaminants at the household level, including foodborne pathogens, modes of transmission, and the role of water in food preparation. The note also provides recommendations for programmatic and research activities related to foodborne disease.
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- Document type
- Technical Guidance
