Home Economics – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 9 – KITCHEN HYGIENE

MEANING OF KITCHEN HYGIENE

Kitchen hygiene means keeping the kitchen clean and free from germs, dirt, and pests to prevent food contamination and sickness.

 

WAYS OF MAINTAINING KITCHEN HYGIENE

1. Wash hands before cooking or handling food.

2. Wash and clean cooking utensils and dishes properly.

3. Sweep and mop the kitchen floor regularly.

4. Cover food to prevent flies and insects from contaminating it.

5. Store food in clean, dry, and covered containers.

6. Dispose of waste and leftovers properly.

7. Clean kitchen surfaces after use.

8. Keep water and food storage areas clean.

 

REASONS FOR MAINTAINING KITCHEN HYGIENE

1. To prevent food contamination and poisoning

2. To avoid the spread of germs and diseases

3. To make food safe and healthy to eat

4. To keep the kitchen clean and attractive

5. To encourage healthy living

 

KITCHEN ACCIDENTS

A kitchen accident is an unexpected event in the kitchen that can cause injury, burns, or damage.

 

COMMON KITCHEN ACCIDENTS

1. Cuts from knives or sharp objects

2. Burns from hot water, oil, or stoves

3. Slipping on wet floors

4. Fire from unattended cooking

5. Poisoning from contaminated food

 

WAYS OF PREVENTING KITCHEN ACCIDENTS

1. Handle knives and sharp objects carefully.

2. Keep flammable materials away from stoves.

3. Mop or wipe wet floors immediately to prevent slipping.

4. Use oven mitts or gloves when handling hot utensils.

5. Keep children away from the kitchen while cooking.

6. Wash hands and utensils properly to prevent food poisoning.

7. Store chemicals and cleaning agents safely.

8. Always turn off the stove or gas after cooking.

 

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQs)

INSTRUCTIONS – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. Kitchen hygiene means keeping the kitchen ______.

A. dirty and untidy

B. full of waste

C. attractive only

D. clean and free from germs

 

2. Which of the following helps maintain kitchen hygiene?

A. Washing hands before cooking

B. Throwing waste on the floor

C. Leaving food uncovered

D. Not washing utensils

 

3. One reason for maintaining kitchen hygiene is to prevent ______.

A. sleep

B. noise

C. food poisoning

D. boredom

 

4. What is a kitchen accident?

A. An event that makes food tasty

B. An unexpected event that causes injury or damage

C. Cleaning the kitchen

D. Cooking meals

 

5. Which of these is a common kitchen accident?

A. Fire from unattended cooking

B. Eating food

C. Sweeping the floor

D. Washing dishes

 

6. A burn from hot oil is an example of a ______ accident.

A. school

B. road

C. kitchen

D. garden

 

7. How can slipping on a wet kitchen floor be prevented?

A. By leaving water on the floor

B. By mopping or wiping wet floors immediately

C. By running on the floor

D. By ignoring it

 

8. Which of the following is important to prevent food poisoning?

A. Storing food in dirty containers

B. Leaving food uncovered

C. Washing hands and utensils properly

D. Using contaminated water

 

9. Children should ______ while cooking is going on.

A. play near the stove

B. stay away from the kitchen

C. touch hot utensils

D. pour oil on fire

 

10. Flammable materials should be kept ______ from the stove.

A. near

B. on top

C. under

D. away

 

FILL IN THE GAP QUESTIONS

11. Kitchen hygiene helps to prevent ______ and diseases.

12. Always wash your ______ before handling food.

13. Cuts, burns, and slipping are examples of ______ accidents.

14. Wet floors should be ______ to prevent slipping.

15. Food should be stored in ______ containers to keep it safe.

 

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

16. What is kitchen hygiene?

17. Mention two ways of maintaining kitchen hygiene.

18. Give two reasons for maintaining kitchen hygiene.

19. State two common kitchen accidents.

20. Give two ways of preventing kitchen accidents.

 

ANSWER KEY

1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. D 11. food poisoning 12. hands 13. kitchen 14. mopped or wiped 15. clean and covered

16. Kitchen hygiene is keeping the kitchen clean and free from germs to make food safe.

17. I. Wash hands before cooking, II. Clean utensils and dishes properly

18. I. To prevent food contamination and poisoning, II. To make the kitchen clean and healthy

19. I. Cuts from knives, II. Burns from hot water or oil

20. I. Handle knives carefully, II. Mop or wipe wet floors immediately