Question

we should not leave food and water and covered give reason

Answer 1

Explanation:

By covering, food is also protected from house fly and dust in particular… ... Also keeping food covered protects your food from harmful bacteria and objects or chemicals from getting into the food. There are certain defenses that can be used for raw and ready-to-eat foods to prevent the harmful bacteria from spreading.

Answer 2

Answer:

Once food is cooked it should be covered as soon as possible to avoid possible contamination by flies and other insects that may have come in contact with animal waste.

Leaving food out at room temperature for more than two hours or at temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32° Celsius) for more than one hour can cause bacteria to grow. Community members should understand that properly preparing, cooking and storing food items can prevent pathogen contamination and growth which could ultimately cause illness.