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:
- Wet
- Lather
- Scrub
- Rinse
- 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.