Question

why is it advised not to toss food into the mouth ​

Answer 1

Answer:

so that you dont choke

Explanation:

when tossing a small piece of food, for example a grape, the food is small enough to fit into your oesophagus yet not small enough to go down without blocking it. therefore it is advised to chew food before swallowing to avoid choking and other forms of discomfort.

Answer 2

Answer:

It is advised not to toss food into the mouth as it will lead to choking and aspiration. When food like grapes or small snacks are tossed into the mouth, it might get stuck in between the oesophagus and remain there preventing further flow of food or water. This will lead to gagging and choking and sometimes may become fatal. If the tossed food enters the windpipe or the trachea, then immediately severe coughing, gagging, or choking will occur and there are chances of minute food particles entering the lungs. These food particles might cause aspirational pneumonia later on especially in older people.