PERSONAL HYGIENE

The number of germs on your hands is comparable to the number of:

• Ice cubes in a tray

• Cars in a parking lot

• Trees in a park

• Grains of sand on a beach

ood personal hygiene _____ harmful germs on your body.

• Attacks

• Ignores

• Nurtures

• Multiples

Which is the most likely reason for brushing your teeth in the morning and before bed?

• Food is easier to remove from your mouth at thosetimes

• It's easiest to remember to do at those times

• That's when most people eat the most

• Bacteria continue to digest food in your mouth at night

Bad breath and body odor are produced by:

• Viruses replicating themselves

• Bacteria digesting food

• Skin glands secreting oils

• A reaction between oxygen and body secretions

Which water temperature is ideal for washing your hands?

• 0 degrees Fahrenheit

• 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit

• 212 degrees Fahrenheit

How can biting your nails be harmful to your health?

• It makes your teeth more brittle

• It makes your nails too short

• It transfers bacteria between your mouth and hands

• It prevents bacteria from digesting food in your mouth

Poor hygiene has the most direct effect on which body system?

• Nervous system

• Immune system

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

Why is it important to wash your hands before meals?

• Most food has germs in it

• You might touch your mouth while you eat

• You may not be have enough napkins

• The food may not have been prepared in a clean environment

Teenagers should probably shower more often than younger kids because:

• Teens are more likely to get dirty

• Teens have oilier skin

• Teens have a stronger sense of smell

• Teens are more concerned about their appearance

Teens are more concerned about their appearance

• A

• B

• C

• D