Which action is recommended to prevent diarrheal diseases related to field eating utensils?

• A. Boiling water for drinking
• B. Washing field utensils immediately after use
• C. Reusing without washing
• D. Not cleaning

Answer: (B)

Cleaning eating utensils immediately after use stops pathogens from contaminated hands or food from being transferred to the next person. When a utensil is left dirty, microbes can linger and later be ingested, causing diarrheal illness. Washing with soap and clean water removes organic matter and microbes, breaking the chain of transmission. Reusing without washing or not cleaning at all keeps contamination on the surface and raises risk, while addressing drinking water safety (such as boiling) doesn’t directly remove contamination on utensils. So, immediate washing is the most effective way to prevent diarrheal diseases related to field eating utensils.