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Health and Hygiene Assignment

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

True

b)

False

2.

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

a)

spray perfume

b)

use deodorant

c)

wear clean clothes

d)

wash your body

3.

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

a)

True

b)

False

4.

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

a)

using soap to clean yourself

b)

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

c)

taking showers

d)

getting dental check-ups

5.

How often should you get dental check-ups?

a)

never

b)

once per week

c)

once every 5 years

d)

1-2 times per year

6.

When are 2 good times to put on deodorant?

a)

before an outdoor sporting event and before a shower

b)

before a party and at school during math

c)

after a shower and in the morning

d)

after you go to the bathroom and before you eat

7.

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

a)

whenever you want to

b)

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

c)

after you have a drink

d)

before bed

8.

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

a)

wearing gloves

b)

never leaving your house

c)

wearing a mask over your mouth

d)

washing your hands

9.

When you cough, what should you do?

a)

Turn your head

b)

Go home from school

c)

Cover your mouth with your hand

d)

Cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow

10.

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

a)

braid it

b)

get it wet

c)

comb or brush it

d)

wear a cap over it

11.

What should you use each day to avoid underarm odor?

a)

deodorant

b)

perfume

c)

shampoo

d)

baby powder

12.

How long should you wash your hands?

a)

until the soap disappears

b)

20 seconds

c)

long enough to say Happy Birthday

d)

5 seconds

13.

Personal hygiene is not important to keep up your appearance and self-esteem.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Sweating causes the body to have odor.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

How often should females change their pads/tampons?

a)

once per day

b)

when they start to smell

c)

at least once a week

d)

every 2 - 3 hours

16.

What causes tooth decay?

a)

Acid

b)

Caffeine

c)

Age

d)

Cavities

17.

A dental filling is used to treat a stage 3 tooth decay.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

What is the name of the microbe that causes tooth decay?

a)

virus

b)

fungi

c)

bacteria

d)

parasite

19.

What is a cavity?

a)

swollen gums

b)

a hole in the enamel

c)

a cracked enamel

d)

a missing tooth

20.

Which of the following is the best way to prevent gum disease?

a)

use flouride toothpaste

b)

reduce sugar intake

c)

remove plaque

d)

use breath fresheners