Grade 3 Hygiene And Nutrition – Prevention of parasite in and out of the body Quiz

1. Dirty clothes and hair can bring __.

jiggers
cholera
flea
lice
Explanation:

2. Protect yourself from jigger infestation by wearing __.

shorts
face mask
sweater
shoes
Explanation:

3. Jigger make walking __.

difficult
faster
easily
smoothly
Explanation:

4. Eating with dirty hands can lead to __.

jiggers
lice
flea
worms
Explanation:

5. Parasites __ blood from the body.

suck
drink
increase
eat
Explanation:

6. What is the best way to prevent parasites in the body?

Taking expired medication
Washing hands before eating
Never washing hands
Eating food that has fallen on the floor
Explanation:

Washing hands before eating helps to prevent the ingestion of parasites that may be on your hands.

7. Which of the following is a good practice to prevent parasites from entering the body?

Drinking contaminated water
Eating unwashed fruits and vegetables
Walking barefoot in the mud
Wearing shoes outside
Explanation:

Wearing shoes outside helps to prevent parasites from entering the body through the feet.

8. How can you prevent parasites in the body while swimming in a river or lake?

Drinking water from the river
Swimming on an empty stomach
Playing in the water with open wounds
Avoiding swallowing the water
Explanation:

Avoiding swallowing the water can prevent ingestion of parasites that may be present in the water.

9. What should you do to prevent parasites in the body after handling pets?

Not washing hands at all
Washing your hands with soap and water
Kissing your pets on the mouth
Allowing pets to sleep on your bed
Explanation:

Washing your hands with soap and water after handling pets can prevent the transfer of parasites from pets to humans.

10. How can you prevent parasites from entering the body through food consumption?

Washing fruits and vegetables before eating
Eating raw or undercooked meat
Sharing utensils with others
Eating expired food
Explanation:

Washing fruits and vegetables before eating helps to remove any parasites that may be present on the surface.

11. What should you avoid to prevent parasites in the body?

Licking your fingers while eating
Sharing personal items with others
Covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing
Cooking food thoroughly before eating
Explanation:

Sharing personal items with others can lead to the transfer of parasites from one person to another.

12. What is the best way to prevent parasite infections when visiting a farm?

Drinking untreated water
Eating unwashed fruits and vegetables
Wearing sturdy shoes and gloves
Not washing hands before meals
Explanation:

Wearing sturdy shoes and gloves can help prevent parasites from entering the body through the skin or from contaminated soil.

13. How can you prevent getting parasites from contaminated food?

Washing hands before eating
Not washing fruits and vegetables
Eating raw or undercooked meat
Drinking unpasteurized milk
Explanation:

Washing hands before eating helps to remove any parasites that may be present on your hands and reduces the risk of ingestion.

14. What should you do to prevent soil-transmitted parasites?

Eating food without washing hands
Avoiding washing hands after playing outside
Playing barefoot in the soil
Washing hands with soap after playing outside
Explanation:

Washing hands with soap after playing outside helps to remove any parasites that may be present in the soil and reduces the risk of transmission.

15. How can you prevent getting parasites from contaminated water?

Drinking water directly from a river
Not washing fruits and vegetables
Boiling water before drinking
Not washing hands before meals
Explanation:

Boiling water before drinking helps to kill any parasites that may be present in the water and makes it safe for consumption.

16. What is a good way to prevent getting parasitic infections from pets?

Washing hands after handling pets
Allowing pets to sleep in your bed
Not cleaning pet waste properly
Avoiding regular grooming and deworming of pets
Explanation:

Washing hands after handling pets helps to remove any parasites that may be present on the pet's fur or skin and reduces the risk of transmission.

17. How can you prevent parasites in your body?

Not washing your hands before eating
Washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating
Eating raw or undercooked meat
Playing in dirty water
Explanation:

Washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating helps remove any parasites or bacteria that may be present on them.

18. What is a good way to prevent parasites on your skin?

Not washing your hands after using the toilet
Eating unwashed fruits
Taking a bath regularly with soap and water
Not brushing your teeth
Explanation:

Taking a bath regularly with soap and water helps keep your skin clean and free from parasites or bacteria.

19. How can you prevent getting parasites from contaminated water?

Boiling water before drinking it
Drinking water straight from a dirty stream
Drinking water from an open container left outside
Drinking water without checking its source
Explanation:

Boiling water before drinking it helps kill off any parasites or bacteria that may be present, making it safe to drink.

20. What is a good way to prevent parasites in your home?

Not taking out the trash regularly
Keeping your home clean and free of pests
Leaving food out uncovered
Not washing dishes after meals
Explanation:

Keeping your home clean and free of pests like cockroaches and rodents can help prevent parasites from entering your living space.

21. How can you prevent getting parasites from pets?

Letting your pets sleep on your bed
Washing your hands after handling pets
Not cleaning your pets regularly
Not washing your hands after handling pets
Explanation:

Washing your hands after handling pets helps prevent the spread of parasites from your pets to you.

22. What is a good way to prevent parasites in your food?

Eating expired food
Leaving food out in the open
Not washing your hands before eating
Cooking food thoroughly before eating
Explanation:

Cooking food thoroughly before eating helps kill off any parasites or bacteria that may be present, ensuring your food is safe to eat.

23. How can you prevent getting parasites from soil?

Wearing shoes when walking outside
Not washing your hands after gardening
Playing barefoot in the soil
Eating unwashed fruits and vegetables
Explanation:

Wearing shoes when walking outside can help prevent parasites in the soil from entering your body through your feet.

24. What is a good way to prevent parasites in your bed?

Washing your bedsheets regularly
Sleeping with dirty feet
Not airing out your mattress
Not changing your bedsheets regularly
Explanation:

Washing your bedsheets regularly can help prevent parasites like dust mites from accumulating in your bed.

25. How can you prevent getting parasites from unclean utensils?

Not washing utensils after use
Eating with unwashed hands
Washing utensils with soap and water after use
Sharing utensils without washing them
Explanation:

Washing utensils with soap and water after use helps remove any parasites or bacteria that may be present, ensuring they are safe to use.

26. What is a good way to prevent parasites on your clothes?

Not washing your clothes regularly
Washing your clothes regularly with detergent
Shaking clothes before wearing them
Wearing dirty clothes
Explanation:

Washing your clothes regularly with detergent can help kill off any parasites or bacteria that may be present on your clothing.

27. What is the best way to prevent parasites from entering your body?

Not brushing your teeth
Eating unwashed fruits and vegetables
Washing your hands before eating
Drinking dirty water
Explanation:

Washing your hands before eating helps remove any parasites or germs that could enter your body through your mouth.

28. Which of these activities can help prevent parasites on your skin?

Not washing your hands after using the toilet
Not changing your clothes for days
Taking a bath with soap and water
Playing in the dirt without washing up
Explanation:

Taking a bath with soap and water helps remove any parasites or germs that could be on your skin.

29. What is the best way to prevent getting worms from contaminated food?

Not washing your hands before eating
Cooking food properly before eating
Eating food that has been left out for hours
Eating fruits and vegetables without washing them
Explanation:

Cooking food properly kills any parasites or worms that might be present in the food, making it safe to eat.

30. Which of these practices can help prevent getting infected with lice?

Not washing your hair regularly
Using someone else's towel
Keeping your hair clean and brushed
Sharing combs or hats with others
Explanation:

Keeping your hair clean and brushed can help prevent lice infestations, as lice are less likely to attach to clean hair.

31. What is the best way to prevent getting infected with fleas?

Sleeping on the same bed with pets
Wearing the same clothes for days
Keeping your pets clean and flea-free
Not washing your hands
Explanation:

By keeping your pets clean and flea-free, you reduce the risk of fleas being passed onto you or infesting your home.

32. What is an effective way to prevent parasites in the body?

Skipping meals
Washing hands before eating
Eating unwashed fruits and vegetables
Drinking untreated water
Explanation:

Washing hands before eating helps to remove any parasites that may be present on the hands, reducing the risk of ingesting them.

33. Which of the following can help prevent parasites in the body?

Not brushing teeth
Playing in dirty water
Eating street food
Drinking boiled water
Explanation:

Boiling water kills parasites and other harmful microorganisms, making it safe to drink and reducing the risk of parasitic infections.

34. What is a good practice to prevent parasites in the body?

Using a dirty toilet
Eating food that has been left out overnight
Wearing shoes outside
Washing fruits and vegetables before eating
Explanation:

Washing fruits and vegetables removes any parasites that may be present on the surface, reducing the risk of ingesting them.

35. How can you prevent parasites in the body?

Using a mosquito net
Eating undercooked meat
Not washing hands after using the toilet
Sharing personal items like towels
Explanation:

Using a mosquito net can help prevent mosquito-borne parasites like malaria, protecting you from getting infected while you sleep.

36. Which practice can help prevent parasites in the body?

Not wearing shoes outside
Not taking a bath for days
Eating raw fish
Drinking clean water
Explanation:

Drinking clean water reduces the risk of ingesting parasites that may be present in contaminated water sources, protecting you from infections.

37. What can help prevent parasites in the body?

Eating food with dirty hands
Not washing hands after playing outside
Sleeping with pets
Covering food to prevent flies
Explanation:

Covering food helps prevent flies from contaminating it with parasites, reducing the risk of ingesting harmful organisms.

38. Which action can help prevent parasites in the body?

Washing hands after playing with pets
Eating food that has fallen on the floor
Not wearing clean clothes
Not using a toilet
Explanation:

Washing hands after playing with pets helps to remove any parasites that may have been transferred from them to your hands, reducing the risk of infection.

39. What is a good habit to prevent parasites in the body?

Not covering food
Cleaning your surroundings regularly
Eating unwashed vegetables
Drinking water from a stream
Explanation:

Cleaning your surroundings helps to eliminate breeding grounds for parasites like mosquitoes and flies, reducing the risk of infections.

40. Which practice can help prevent parasites in the body?

Pulling food from the trash to eat
Washing hands after using the toilet
Eating food from a dirty plate
Drinking water from a dirty container
Explanation:

Washing hands after using the toilet helps to prevent the spread of parasites from fecal matter to the hands, reducing the risk of infections.

41. How can you prevent parasites in the body?

Using a dirty towel after bathing
Drinking bottled water
Not washing fruits before eating
Eating raw meat
Explanation:

Drinking bottled water reduces the risk of ingesting parasites that may be present in contaminated water sources, protecting you from infections.