1. Guidelines for Personal Hygiene and Sanitation in the Nutrition Laboratory
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. It is the number one rule in disease prevention. Dry your hands on paper towels.
Keep hands away from your face, hair, skin, or unsanitary objects.
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2. Guidelines for Personal Hygiene and Sanitation in the Nutrition Laboratory
If your hands have open cuts or sores, wear plastic gloves or refrain from performing food preparation or food service tasks. Likewise, when ill, stay outside the food preparation area.
Repeat hand washing as often as necessary, but especially after coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose, or using the toilet.
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3. Guidelines for Personal Hygiene and Sanitation in the Nutrition Laboratory
Hair should be clean, and long hair should be put up or tied back.
Clothing should be clean and free from long, loose sleeves; place jackets and dangling jewelry in a separate area.
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4. Guidelines for Personal Hygiene and Sanitation in the Nutrition Laboratory
Wear a clean apron during all food preparation and clean up tasks.
Use only clean towels and dishcloths in the food laboratory; obtain a clean supply at the beginning of the class period.
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5. Guidelines for Personal Hygiene and Sanitation in the Nutrition Laboratory
Wash and dry all tables and countertops at the beginning and ending of each laboratory experience.
When tasting food, use a clean spoon, not the stirring spoon. A clean spoon should be used every time the food is tasted and for every person tasting the food.
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