Personal hygiene is defined as:

• A. The practice of health rules by an individual to safeguard his own health and the health of others
• B. The disposal of solid waste
• C. The performance of daily exercise
• D. The use of medications to prevent disease

Answer: (A)

Personal hygiene refers to the daily actions you take to keep your body clean and to prevent the spread of illness. It is the practice of health rules by an individual to safeguard his own health and the health of others. Examples include washing hands, bathing, dental care, nail hygiene, safe food handling, and covering coughs. The other options describe disposal of waste, exercise, or use of medications—areas related to health but not the definition of personal hygiene.