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Module 9

Nutrition, Sanitation & Healthy Habits

Balanced diet, toilets and hygiene, tobacco and alcohol, physical activity

Lessons

restaurant1. Balanced dietA healthy plate · Iodised salt · Anganwadi food (POSHAN)chevron_rightclean_hands2. Toilets and hygieneUse a toilet always · Handwashing steps · Clean surroundingschevron_rightsmoke_free3. Tobacco and alcoholTobacco harms · Help people quit — 5 A's · Tobacco law and alcoholchevron_rightdirections_walk4. Physical activity and healthy weightMove every day · Waist size and risk · Sleep and stresschevron_right

Quiz

Try these questions. Tap "Show answer" to check.

1. Which salt should families use?
  1. Any salt
  2. Iodised salt
  3. Rock salt only
  4. No salt
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Answer: Iodised salt

Iodised salt protects brain development and prevents goitre.

2. How long should proper handwashing with soap take?
  1. 5 seconds
  2. About 40 seconds
  3. 5 minutes
  4. Only a quick rinse
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Answer: About 40 seconds

About 40 seconds, covering all parts of the hands.

3. Which of these tobacco products is safe?
  1. Gutkha
  2. Khaini
  3. Bidi
  4. None of them
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Answer: None of them

No tobacco product is safe.

4. What is the Quit Tobacco helpline number?
  1. 108
  2. 1800-11-2356
  3. 14416
  4. 1098
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Answer: 1800-11-2356

1800-11-2356 is the free Quit Tobacco helpline.

5. How much physical activity should adults do?
  1. 30 minutes on at least 5 days a week
  2. 10 minutes once a week
  3. Only on holidays
  4. None needed after 40
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Answer: 30 minutes on at least 5 days a week

At least 30 minutes on 5 or more days a week.

6. A woman's waist is 92 cm. This means:
  1. Normal
  2. Higher risk of diabetes and BP
  3. She is underweight
  4. Only a clothing issue
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Answer: Higher risk of diabetes and BP

Waist above 80 cm in women increases risk.

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infoFor training ASHA workers. Always follow your ANM, Medical Officer and the latest Government guidelines. In an emergency, call 108.