Question

reteaching activity
preventing the spread of disease
directions: in the spaces below, complete each statement about preventing the spread of disease.

1. stay healthy by eating a healthy _.
2. good personal _, or cleanliness, helps limit the number of pathogens you encounter.
3. avoid close contact with people who have a _.
4. never share eating _.
5. wash your hands _ and often.
6. keep your fingers away from your _, nose, and _.
7. handle and prepare _ safely.
8. wipe _ thoroughly.
9. empty the _ often.
10. keep _ clean and healthy.
11. get 8 - 9 hours of _ every day.
12. avoid _ products, alcohol, and other _.
13. rest when you are _.
14. make sure your _ are up to date.
15. learn to manage _.
16. visit the _ regularly for routine

Explanation:

These are common - sense measures for disease prevention. Eating a healthy diet boosts immunity. Good personal hygiene reduces pathogen exposure. Avoiding sick people, not sharing eating utensils, frequent hand - washing, keeping hands away from face, safe food handling, cleaning surfaces, emptying trash, maintaining a clean environment, getting enough sleep, avoiding harmful substances, resting when ill, keeping vaccinations up - to - date, managing stress, and regular doctor visits all contribute to preventing disease spread.

Answer:

1. diet
2. hygiene
3. contagious disease
4. utensils
5. carefully
6. mouth; eyes
7. food
8. surfaces
9. trash can
10. your environment
11. sleep
12. tobacco
13. ill
14. vaccinations
15. stress
16. doctor; check - ups