Video Script on Food Safety Basics for Children
Introduction:
(Background music playing softly)
Presenter:
"Hello everyone! How are you all doing today? My name na [Your Name], and today we go talk about something very important for our health: Food Safety! You sabi say wetin we eat fit make us strong or fit make us sick. If we no handle our food well, we fit get belle pain, or even worse! So, make we learn together how to keep our food safe and our bodies healthy. Ready? Let’s go!"
Body:
1. The Problems with Food Safety:
Presenter:
"First, make we sabi the type of problem we dey face. Sometimes, when we no wash our hands before we chop, we fit carry bacteria come our mouth. This bacteria fit cause ‘food poisoning,’ wey dey make person sick. E fit make you throw up, get diarrhea, or even have serious stomach pain."
(Cut to graphic showing germs on hands and food)
2. How It Happens:
Presenter:
"Food poisoning dey happen when we no clean our hands properly and we dey use dirty utensils or cook the food no well. Bacteria dey everywhere – for our hands, on food, and even inside our kitchen!"
(Cut to a short clip showing proper hand washing techniques)
3. How to Avoid It:
Presenter:
"So how we go avoid this wahala? First, always wash your hands with soap and water before you eat or prepare food. Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ two times make sure you wash for at least 20 seconds. Second, make sure say you cook your food well. Chicken and fish dey need to reach the right temperature before e safe to chop. Use thermometer if e dey possible."
(Show thermometer with cooked food)
4. Storing Leftovers Safely:
Presenter:
"After we chop, we fit get leftovers. Make sure say you put them for fridge quick, and no leave them out for more than 2 hours. Take them out after 3-4 days; if dem dey older pass that, you fit throwaway them. Remember say if you no sure, better to throwaway than to chop and dey sick."
(Cut to a fridge with leftovers being stored)
5. Recommended Foods:
Presenter:
"When we dey talk food, e good to eat plenty fruits and vegetables. Dem dey give us vitamins wey help our body fight sickness. No forget whole grains like rice and beans, and proteins from sources like fish, chicken, and beans to grow strong."
(Cut to colorful plates of healthy foods)
6. The Role of Food in Our Body:
Presenter:
"Food na treasure for our body. E dey give us energy to run, play, and learn. E dey help our brain and body grow. When we chop good food, we fit focus better and play with friends without getting tired."
7. Positivity and Mindset:
Presenter:
"Finally, always try to think positive! If you dey enjoy your food and you make sure say e dey safe, you go feel better and stronger. Remember say healthy eating no be punishment, but fun!"
Conclusion:
Presenter:
"So, my friends, remember: wash your hands, cook your food well, store your leftovers right, and choose good food to eat. If we follow these simple steps, we go dey healthy and happy! Thanks for joining me today. Go tell your family and friends about wetin you learn, and keep eating safe! Until we meet again, stay strong and positive!"
(Background music fades out)
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