Which of the following is NOT a type of food hazard?

The correct choice indicates that nutritional hazards are not classified as a type of food hazard. When we categorize food hazards, we typically focus on those that can pose immediate risks to health and safety.

Physical hazards refer to foreign objects that can inadvertently get into food, like metal shards, glass, or stones, posing a choking risk or physical injury.

Chemical hazards encompass harmful substances that can contaminate food, such as pesticides, cleaning agents, or food additives that can lead to adverse health effects.

Biological hazards involve microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause foodborne illnesses, making this category essential in food safety.

Contrastingly, while nutrition is critical for health, nutritional concerns typically relate to dietary balance and health outcomes rather than directly to foodborne illness or contamination. Therefore, nutritional factors do not fit into the standard definitions of food hazards as they are not associated with immediate health threats arising from contamination.