Typhoid Fever
What is typhoid fever?
A life-threatening illness, typically spread through contaminated water or food
What is Norovirus?
Norovirus is a highly contagious stomach bug
What is Hepatitis?
Inflammation of the liver
What is the purpose of food labels?
To tell you what ingredients the product has in it and what nutrients it gives you
What is E. coli?
Bacteria normally found in the intestines of humans and warm-blooded animals
Which foodborne illness causes typhoid fever?
Salmonella
What are the symptoms of norovirus?
Severe vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramping
What are the symptoms of Hepatitis?
Fever, weakness, nausea, abdominal pain, and jaundice
What was the problem with MyPlate? (if you name one of them, you get the points)
The food quality, not mentioning healthy vs. unhealthy food comparisons, no exercise, too simple, not mentioning whole vs. refined grains, and completely forgetting fats
True or False?
E. coli can be also found in the feces of people, but not animals
False
What was the real name of Typhoid Mary?
Mary Mallon
True or False?
Norovirus is not the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the US
True
How many types of Hepatitis are known to mankind?
6 types of Hepatitis
Who created MyPlate?
Michelle Obama
What is the incubation time period period for E. coli?
1-16 days
How did Mary Mallon get the nickname Typhoid Mary?
She was the first identified asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever in North America, who killed dozens of people spreading the disease but never got sick herself
How many hospitalizations in a year were caused by norovirus?
56,000-71,000 hospitalizations in a year were cause by norovirus
How long does it take for the symptoms of Hepatitis A to appear?
Up to 50 days
When was MyPlate created?
2011
How can you prevent yourself from getting E. coli?
Wash your hands correctly, handle food safely, and avoid contaminated water
What is the scientific name of typhoid fever?
Salmonella Typhi
What is another name for norovirus?
Stomach bug
How can you prevent yourself from getting hepatitis?
Make sure that the food and water are not contaminated with bacteria
What two sections did the new food pyramid show?
Grains and everything else
What is the full name for E. coli?
Escherichia coli