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Food poisoning: what it is, how to treat and prevent

01.12.2016

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With the heat, the food spoil much faster, which makes it necessary to be more careful with the preparation and storage of foods. Check it:

With the arrival of summer and high temperatures, foods deteriorate faster. This means that the care of the intake, with the preparation and the food storage must be redoubled. Except that this time of year, is not so easy to do. Many families traveling on vacation and end up eating more outside the home - even on the beach. And believe me: just a small oversight to contract food poisoning. Learn how to identify the problem and what you can do to prevent your family from this situation.

Signs of intoxication

Symptoms of food poisoning are very similar to those of a virus: insdiposição, abdominal pain, flatulence, vomiting, abdominal distention (bloating) and diarrhea. Sometimes, there may also be fever. The bad news is that there is plenty to do besides drink plenty of fluids and rest.

This is because the greatest risk of poisoning is that the child is dehydrated due to fluid loss. Diuresis decrease, which is the volume of urine, sunken eyes and turgor of the skin (when the skin loses elasticity and becomes more marked, such as older people) may indicate dehydration. In addition, when liquid shortage in the body, the heart beats faster and mucous membranes become dry. "In this case, parents need to give oral rehydration serum and a doctor to receive all the guidelines. Sometimes when the child throws up so much that not even take the serum, you need to take her to a health center to receive the solution through the vein, "said the doctor. 

What causes food poisoning

Generally, spoiled food is associated with substances produced by bacteria and fungi. When the body recognizes these substances, trying to put them out - that's why vomiting and diarrhea are among the symptoms. The hard food intoxication, at most 14 days, but most cases resolve within one week.

How to prevent

At home, the main concern is to respect the expiration date and always keep food refrigerated - mainly fresh as dairy products and meat. If you feel in doubt if the food is good or not, it is best not to consume it. Any change in color, texture and odor can be a sign that something is wrong ...

Away from home, it is important to check the hygiene conditions of restaurants and eateries, as far as possible. Clean bathrooms and without accumulated rubbish and people working in the kitchen with clean uniforms, prisoners hair and gloves are also good signs. Some kitchens, for being open, allow customers to observe how food is handled, which is quite interesting.

Children can take coconut water, but sparingly (Photo: Thinkstock)

On the beach, take great care with the origin of food. One example is the scratch card whose ice you do not know if it's done with drinking water. It is best to take the food home and give preference to those that do not need refrigeration, like biscuit flour, fruits and nuts. Still, it accommodate all in a cool bag with ice packs to maintain a pleasant temperature, especially for drinks. If you buy something to drink on the beach, better to opt for water bottles and coconut water.

Remember that in addition to the care of the food itself, you can not neglect the nutritional needs of children "It's not because the family is on vacation, at the beach, you will offer to your child everything that the adult is eating" points out Jocemara. Between a bag of chips and a fruit that does not spoil easily, such as apple or tangerine, always prefer the second option, much healthier.

Other than that, do not forget to basic care that can prevent poisoning, how to remember and remind your child to wash hands before eating, after play and go to the bathroom. Cups, plates and cutlery are also worth attention to hygiene. With such care, give your family only enjoy the best of summer.

 

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