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As more men do the entertaining, some guys' lack of traditional experience in the kitchen may be a recipe for potentially unhealthy outcomes. "Men need to learn food safety tips to make meals memorable for their taste and presentation and not because they caused food poisoning among the guests," says Registered Dietitian David Grotto, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. To help men in kitchens across America, the ADA and the ConAgra Foods Foundation have identified three types of mentertainers - the Halftime Host, the Cooking Casanova and the Carry-Out King - and the advice each needs to follow. 1. The Halftime Host: He can impress his buddies with game day goods - but how does he score? -- He's a whiz at basting brats and panning pizza, but does he wash his hands in warm soapy water before, during and after preparing food? -- It's a snap for him to entertain guests game after game, but he might fumble by leaving perishable foods - dips, chili or meats - at room temperature for more than two hours. Refrigerate food after two hours or set out buffet items in two-hour shifts. 2. The Cooking Casanova: He may know the rules of romance, but by neglecting the rules of the kitchen he may cause more than just heartache. -- He's warm-hearted but needs to know to defrost meats in the refrigerator or in the microwave - never on the counter. Marinate meat in the refrigerator and don't reuse the marinade unless boiled. -- He loves togetherness, but should still keep raw meats and ready-to-eat foods separate and use color-coded plates or utensils to help prevent cross-contamination, designating one set for raw foods and another for cooked foods. -- He's hot! But does he know to cook foods to proper temperatures? Favorites like steak should be cooked to at least 145 degrees F, hamburgers to 160 degrees F and chicken breasts to 170 degrees F. A meat thermometer is the only reliable way to ensure foods are safe to eat. 3. The Carry-Out King: He's more adept at punching buttons on his phone than spinning the dials on his oven. -- When ordering in or carrying out, does he know his incoming feast is susceptible to foodborne illness? -- He can fill the house with all his guests' favorites, but may not know that leftovers need to be stored promptly in a refrigerator set at or below 40 degrees F. -- If the party is so good that it stretches into Day 2, he makes sure to reheat leftover foods to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Visit www.homefoodsafety.org for more mentertaining tips. The ADA/ConAgra Foods Home Food Safety ...It's in Your Hands(R) program educates consumers that home food safety is a serious issue and provides solutions so Americans can easily and safely handle food in their own kitchens. This program complements government-sponsored food safety initiatives that speak to the leading critical food-handling violations by emphasizing the following four key messages: 1) Wash hands often; 2) Keep raw meats and ready-to-eat foods separate; 3) Cook to proper temperatures; 4) Refrigerate promptly below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. For more information, visit www.homefoodsafety.org or call ADA's Consumer Nutrition Information Line at 800/366/1655, where recorded messages are available 24 hours a day. With nearly 65,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Chicago-based ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. Visit ADA at www.eatright.org. ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE:CAG) is one of North America's largest packaged food companies, serving consumer grocery retailers, as well as restaurants and other foodservice establishments. The home food safety education program is a program of the ConAgra Foods Foundation, the philanthropic arm of ConAgra Foods, which works to improve the quality of life in communities across the country.