Understanding Nutrition: What are the three main causes of food diseases?
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 600 million people—almost 1 in 10 worldwide—fall ill from eating contaminated food each year. In the context of a healthy nutrition diet, understanding what are the three main causes of food diseases—biological, chemical, and physical hazards—is fundamental for ensuring the safety and quality of the food you consume.