DEFINITIONS

PERSONAL HYGIENE
FOOD HYGIENE
HOME HYGIENE
ORAL HYGIENE
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What is personal hygiene?

A word that describes maintaining health and preventing diseases.

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Why is personal hygiene important?

It can keep us healthy and prevent disease.

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What is a major factor in preventing foodborne illness?

Cleanliness

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What prevents the spread of disease in your home?

Regular cleaning surfaces, sanitizing or disinfecting to reduce the spread of diseases.

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What does oral health refer to?

The health of the teeth, gums, tongue and system that allows us to do things like speak, smile and chew.

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What is food hygiene?

How we prepare, cook, and store food to prevent food from going bad or spreadingillness.

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What does personal hygiene refer to?

Personal hygiene refers to things like washing and cleaning your hands, mouth, and body

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How long should you wash your hands before and after handling food?

Wash hands with warm soapy water for 20 seconds.

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What surfaces should be cleaned regularly in your home to prevent the spread of disease?

Light switches, doorknobs and countertops.

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What are the components of oral hygiene?

Brushing

flossing

mouthwash

professional dental care


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What is home hygiene?

Home hygiene is how we disinfect and clean parts of our house to prevent bacteria and germs from building up.

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What are some examples of things you use for personal hygiene?

Soaps, toothpaste, deodorants, hair and nail styles.

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What is bacteria?

Bacteria are tiny, single-celled living organisms that can be beneficial or harmful to your health.


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What is one of the main ways that you can keep germs from spreading in you home?

Keeping your hands clean

Handwashing involves five simple and effective steps:

  1. Wet
  2. Lather
  3. Scrub
  4. Rinse
  5. Dry
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How often should you brush your teeth?

Dentists recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day.


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What is oral hygiene?


Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping your mouth clean and disease free.

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What can we improve with regular personal hygiene?

We can improve the smell of our breath, body odor, and outward appearance.

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What is food poisoning?

Food poisoning is a sickness people get from something they ate or drank.  It comes from germs or other harmful things in the food or drink.

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What are some products that you can use to clean your home?


      

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What is flossing?

The practice of cleaning between your teeth using dental floss



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What are germs?

A germ is a tiny life form that spreads diseases.

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What are some ways that you take care of your personal hygiene?

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How can you stay safe from food poisoning?

Wash your hands often

Separate raw meats from other foods

Cook to the right temperature

Refrigerate foods promptly




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Do you help clean at home?

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Why should you visit the dentist?

Dentist can identify early signs of dental issues, perform cleanings.  You should visit the dentist at least twice a year.