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Majority of the people does not know what FATTOM is. Some would think it means “Tom is fat.” But it is not. It is an acronym that stand for Food, Acidity, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, and Moisture and refers to the factors that contribute for the bacterial growth in food.
As holiday season is fast approaching, it is best for us to be knowledgeable regarding this since we will be preparing meals for the upcoming celebrations. Hence, we can avoid cross-contamination and foodborne infections ensuring safe and nutritious meals.
There are a few elements that support the development of dangerous microbes in food. The factors that microorganisms require in order to proliferate is abbreviated as "FATTOM" for an easier recall. Thus, listed below are the meaning of the said acronym:
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First In, First Out (FIFO)— a cost-saving method of rotating and storing food where the food that has been in storage the longest ("first in") should be the food that is used next ("first out"). Utilizing food before it spoils and maintaining an organized food storage system are both facilitated by this technique. Although it is a straightforward idea, following it can significantly lower food waste in food businesses and even at home specially this time of holiday season.
How does FIFO work?
Simply storing food according to a category is insufficient. In FIFO, food should be stored in order of use-by date, from oldest to newest. Newer items should be placed at the end of the shelf, behind older foods, with the oldest foods in the most visible spot near the front shelf. This organization makes it easy to find foods and reduces the time required to stock items.
Why should we follow FIFO?
First In, First Out requires more work, but it is worthwhile. Older food is prevented from being pushed to the back where it could be forgotten or missed with the help of FIFO. Food is kept fresher by using FIFO to help you cycle through your inventory. This continuous rotation inhibits the formation of pathogens and mold. Through this, it may be able to increase food safety and freshness by keeping track of how long food is stored.
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People with disabilities require access to health care and health services just like everyone else. A person with disability does not imply that they are unhealthy or that they cannot be healthy. For all of us, being healthy involves achieving and maintaining good health so that we can live an active life. That entails having the knowledge and resources necessary to choose healthfully and avoid illness. By healthy eating, we can enhance our overall health, sense of wellness, and mental health. It is important to set goals for maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet. Hence, people with disabilities need healthcare that addresses their needs as a full person in order to be healthy. Most people, whether they have impairments or not, can maintain good health if they learn and adopt healthy habits. These seven (7) nutritional advices below can help those differently abled individuals:
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COPD, in short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a set of diseases that impair breathing and obstruct airways. It is the ninth leading cause of mortality in the Philippines which negatively affects the patients' function and quality of life and raises their risk of contracting lung cancer, heart disease, and several other diseases.
People with COPD find it more challenging to perform their typical daily activities as the disease develops, sometimes due to shortness of breath. Here are some easy breathing exercises that will make it simpler for you to breathe in air and manage shortness of breath:
Read more: Breathe IN, Breathe OUT: Breathing Exercises for COPD
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Vaping—inhalation of vapor from an electronic cigarette or vapes. Since more public areas have started to forbid smoking as well as the country's tobacco taxes have increased, vaping has grown in popularity among Filipinos, especially among the younger demographic. Around 82 million vape users globally were estimated by the Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction (GSTHR) in 2021, a 17% rise from 2020. 2.7 million Filipinos, or around 3% of the world's vape users, are among these figures as of 2021. Both the numbers and the number of health conditions linked to vaping continue to rise.
How Does Vape Work?
Most e-cigarettes are made up of four parts: a liquid solution cartridge, a heat source, a power source, and a mouthpiece. The liquid solution, or e-juice, is what creates the vapor, or aerosol, for e- cigarettes. This juice often includes propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin as a basis, along with water, nicotine, flavorings, and nicotine. The heating element is turned on by puffing or pressing a button, which causes the liquid in the cartridge that is intended for human inhalation to vaporize.
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Food safety is the practice of handling, preparing, and storing food in a way that reduces the risk of food-borne illness and injury. As food products travel through the supply chain from farm to factory to fork, they may come into touch with a number of health concerns. In order to reduce these hazards and safeguard customers, safe food handling methods and procedures are followed across the whole food production life cycle.
Food safety is a scientific topic that depends on a variety of academic disciplines, such as chemistry, microbiology, and engineering. Everywhere food items are obtained, produced, processed, stored, or marketed, these various schools of thought or science come together to assure food processing safety. In this context, the term "food safety" refers to an extensive system of cleanliness and accountability that has an impact on every aspect of the global food industry.
