The digestion of food in humans takes place in the gastrointestinal tract â a series of hollow organs (mouth, esophagus, stomach, large and small intestines) connected to form a long tube of about 24 feet in length which extends from the mouth to the anus.
Definition: Commercially prepared food designed for ease of consumption. Products designated as convenience or ready-to-eat foods are often prepared food that can be sold as hot, ready-to-eat dishes; as room-temperature, shelf-stable products; or as refrigerated or frozen products that require minimal preparation (typically just heating).
Be Safe with readyÂ­toÂ­eat. meats. Thinkstock. CookÂ­outs and picnics are great ways to share quality. time with friends and family. However, itâs important to. know that ready Â­to Â­eat hot dogs, lunch meats, and cold. cuts may not be safe for certain groups of people. These. and certain other foods can be contaminated with the. bacteria Listeria , which causes listeriosis, a serious. disease that primarily affects older adults, adults with.