What is the primary purpose of maintaining personal cleanliness and hygiene?

To stay healthy and prevent diseases.

Fill in the blank: Good habits to stay clean and healthy are called ______.

Hygiene

True or False: Washing hands with soap is only necessary after using the toilet.

False. Hands should be washed before and after eating, and after touching food or pets, among other times.

What should you do to keep your hair healthy?

Wash hair at least twice a week with shampoo and massage oil regularly.

Riddle: I help you chew and smile, but if you don’t brush, I can cause trouble for a while. What am I?

Teeth

Which of the following helps prevent bad breath? A) Brushing teeth B) Eating sweets C) Drinking soda D) Not rinsing mouth

A) Brushing teeth

Fill in the blank: Drinking water should be ______ or filtered to remove germs.

Boiled

True or False: Non-biodegradable wastes can be broken down by microorganisms.

False. Non-biodegradable wastes cannot be broken down and stay in the environment for many years.

What is the best way to manage waste?

By following the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

Riddle: I am found in your kitchen, help keep food fresh, but if left dirty, I can attract pests. What am I?

Kitchen utensils

What should you do with dirty clothes to keep them hygienic?

Always wear washed and clean clothes.

Fill in the blank: To stop germs from spreading, cover your mouth and nose with a clean ______ while coughing or sneezing.

Handkerchief

True or False: It is acceptable to use someone else’s toothbrush.

False. You should use your own toothbrush to prevent spreading germs.

What can happen if you do not wash fruits and vegetables before eating?

You can ingest dirt and germs, which may cause illness.

Riddle: I am a type of waste that can rot and return to the soil, made from things like fruit peels. What am I?

Biodegradable waste

What is one of the diseases that can be caused by drinking dirty water?

Cholera

Fill in the blank: Washing hands should last for at least ______ seconds.

20

True or False: It is important to keep the surroundings clean to prevent diseases.

True. Clean surroundings help stop the spread of germs.

What are the two types of waste mentioned in the text?

Biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.

What are the two main types of waste based on their ability to decompose?

Biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes