Networking Project for Science Chemistry (reg 11).

1 ) Microwaved food is believed to contain microwaves. How safe is microwaved food?

Microwaves can be used to heat up leftovers from yesterday’s dinner or lunch so that the bacteria will die and the food is edible. However, it also has its disadvantages. Microwaves in a microwave oven can deplete the nutrients in food. Of course, it is not at all surprising that microwave heating results in loss of nutrients since most heating methods have the same effect. However, results show that the heating in microwaves have far more greater nutrient loss than other heating methods.

Microwaves may also cause changes in our bodies. For example, once the structure of the food is altered, it is unable to carry out the normal function in our bodies. Another example is that microwave heating of milk results in a decline in haemoglobin levels. Studies have shown that the radiation in which the microwave has can lead to the loss of important nutrients in the breast milk which the newborn baby needs from its mother to protect its body against diseases. Thus, it is not recommended to heat up breast milk for the baby by using the microwave oven. It is also advisable to stay away from the microwaves when in use.

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