Title: Module 4 Introduction
Course: PRN 0070 Basic Nutrition > Section: Module 4 Food Safety Habits

Module Overview
This module will look at how to prepare foods safely.  If foods are prepared and stored safely, there will be less of a chance of acquiring a food poisoning or food-borne illnesses.  There are many different bacteria that may cause people to become ill.  This module will discuss the process of passing bacteria through food and the associated symptoms the infected person may exhibit.  There are also many food allergies that will also cause a person to become sick that will be discussed.
Unit activities for this module include:  Assigned Textbook Readings, a Web Activity, Discussion Forum Topic and Final Exam.
Module Objectives
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Identify diseases caused by contaminated food, their signs, and the means by which they are spread
2. List signs of food contamination
3. State precautions for protecting food from contamination
4. Describe allergies and elimination diets and their uses