Hygiene

Question 1

Purpose of washing:

Answer 1

Helps keep the body clean, sweet smelling and free from some disease bacteria

Question 2

Washing hands with soap + water before meals and after using the toilet:

Answer 2

Helps prevent the spread of germs that might cause serious diseases of the digestive system

Question 3

Washing armpits, genitals and feet:

Answer 3

Helps prevent the spread of germs responsible for body odour

Question 4

A daily bath/shower

Answer 4

Rids skin of dirt, salt from dried sweat, flakes of old dead skin, and bacteria that might cause skin infections

Question 5

Regularly washing hair

Answer 5

Removes dirt and the flakes of dead skin

Question 6

Dandruff

Answer 6

Dead skin flakes

Question 7

Purpose of cleaning teeth:

Answer 7

Removes food and plaque

Question 8

Plaque

Answer 8

A soft, creamy deposit formed by sweet foods and indirectly causing tooth and gum decay

Question 9

Toothbrushes:

Answer 9

Clean the surfaces of teeth

Question 10

Dental floss/toothpicks:

Answer 10

Remove food lodged between the teeth