Have you ever had an upset stomach? Do you know what could have caused it? What could happen if spoiled food is eaten by mistake? If yes, what did you do to get well? Share your experiences with the class.
Eating spoiled food can cause upset stomach, vomiting, and indigestion because harmful microbes grow on spoiled food and can make us sick.
When spoiled food is eaten by mistake, it can lead to food poisoning, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and vomiting.
To get well, one can drink plenty of water, take rest, and consume curd or buttermilk which contain good microbes that help in digestion.
If the problem is severe, a doctor should be consulted and medicines may be needed.
Explanation
The chapter explains through Disha's investigation that microbes grow on food and change its taste and smell. Some microbes spoil food and can cause illness when consumed. The chapter also mentions that curd contains small microbes that join the good microbes in the stomach to help in digestion, which is why buttermilk or curd is often given for upset stomach.
Solution Steps
Eating spoiled food causes upset stomach, vomiting, and indigestion due to harmful microbes growing on the food
Symptoms of consuming spoiled food include food poisoning, stomach pain, diarrhoea, and vomiting
Home remedies include drinking plenty of water, taking rest, and consuming curd or buttermilk which contain good microbes that aid digestion
Severe cases require consulting a doctor and may need medicines for treatment