Question

State whether the following statements are True or False. In case a statement is false, write the corrected statement.
(1) Dietary recommendations are given by CSIR.
(2) According to WHO, overweight is a BMI greater than or equal to 25.
(3) IPM is the food safety management system to determine significant hazards pertaining to specific products & processes.
(4) Diastolic pressure is the peak pressure in the arteries.
(5) Pesticides on fruits and vegetables are the examples of biological hazards.
(6) Type II diabetes is an autoimmune disease.
(7) Hygiene is the most important factor in order to prevent food illnesses.

Hint:

Correct knowledge of health and safety terms helps in better prevention and management of diseases.

Answer 1

1. Dietary recommendations are given by CSIR. False
   Corrected statement: Dietary recommendations in India are given by the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), which operates under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
2. According to WHO, overweight is a BMI greater than or equal to 25. True
3. IPM is the food safety management system to determine significant hazards pertaining to specific products \& processes. False
   Corrected statement: HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is the food safety management system used to determine significant hazards pertaining to specific products and processes.
4. Diastolic pressure is the peak pressure in the arteries. False
   Corrected statement: Systolic pressure is the peak pressure in the arteries, while diastolic pressure is the pressure when the heart relaxes between beats.
5. Pesticides on fruits and vegetables are examples of biological hazards. False
   Corrected statement: Pesticides on fruits and vegetables are examples of chemical hazards, while biological hazards include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
6. Type II diabetes is an autoimmune disease. False
   Corrected statement: Type I diabetes is an autoimmune disease, whereas Type II diabetes is primarily related to insulin resistance and lifestyle factors.
7. Hygiene is the most important factor in order to prevent food illnesses. True