Prevent Sickness
How long should you scrub your hands with soap when washing your hands?
20 seconds
How often should you brush your teeth?
Twice a day.
How much water should you drink everyday?
8 glasses/64 ounces
How much physical activity (exercise) should you get everyday?
30-60 minutes
What should you do if you have to cough or sneeze?
Cover your mouth, preferably with your elbow. If you cough or sneeze in your hand, immediately go wash your hands.
How often should you bathe/shower?
Everyday!
What food groups give your body a lot of vitamins and nutrients to keep you healthy?
Fruits and vegetables
Name a physical activity
How can you prevent sickness when around other people?
Using personal space/social distancing.
How often should you change your clothes?
Everyday!
What food group helps build muscle?
Protein
True or false. Watching TV is a physical activity.
False! But you can exercise while you watch TV :)
True or false. Cleaning your home can help prevent sickness.
True! Cleaning your home regularly can keep germs away!
Name 3 times a day you should wash your hands.
After using the bathroom, before cooking, before eating, etc.
True or false. We can prevent germs from getting in our bodies by not touching our faces.
True! Germs can enter our bodies through our eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. So we should avoid touching out faces.
True or False. Being physical active can help prevent sickness.
True! Being physically active can boost your immune system and prevent you from getting sick!
True or false. Eating fruits and vegetables and drinking a lot of water help keep you from getting sick.
True! Doing these things keep your body healthy, making it easier for your body to fight off illness and prevent sickness!
True or false. Rinsing your hands under water is as good as washing with soap.
FALSE! You need to use soap to get the germs off your hands.
True or False. It is okay to go out and about when you are sick.
False. You should stay home if you are sick.
Name 1 benefit of exercising.
Boosts immune system, keeps body working efficiently, strengthens muscles, boosts mood, etc.