Health and Hygiene Assignment

Keeping your nails clean will help protect you against the spread of harmful bacteria.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent body odor?

• spray perfume

• use deodorant

• wear clean clothes

• wash your body

Keeping your body clean helps to prevent the spread of disease.

• True

• False

Which one of the following is the best example(s) of personal hygiene?

• using soap to clean yourself

• taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, dental check-up

• taking showers

• getting dental check-ups

How often should you get dental check-ups?

• never

• once per week

• once every 5 years

• 1-2 times per year

When are 2 good times to put on deodorant?

• before an outdoor sporting event and before a shower

• before a party and at school during math

• after a shower and in the morning

• after you go to the bathroom and before you eat

When are good times to brush your teeth during the day?

• whenever you want to

• in the morning/after breakfast, after lunch, and after dinner/bedtime

• after you have a drink

• before bed

What is the most effective way to prevent catching the flu?

• wearing gloves

• never leaving your house

• wearing a mask over your mouth

• washing your hands

When you cough, what should you do?

• Turn your head

• Go home from school

• Cover your mouth with your hand

• Cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow

What’s the most important thing to do to your hair everyday?

• braid it

• get it wet

• comb or brush it

• wear a cap over it