Creating a Healthy Home

What is one way to improve indoor air quality?

• Add more furniture

• Use air fresheners

• Increase ventilation

• Seal windows tightly

Why is it important to eat fruits and vegetables?

• Fruits and vegetables are not necessary for a balanced diet.

• Eating fruits and vegetables can lead to weight gain.

• Fruits and vegetables are primarily for decoration.

• It is important to eat fruits and vegetables for their nutritional benefits and to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

What should you do with food waste?

• Compost, recycle, or dispose of food waste properly.

• Throw it in the regular trash without sorting.

• Feed it to pets regardless of safety.

• Burn it in the backyard without precautions.

Name a safe place to store cleaning supplies at home.

• On the kitchen counter

• In the garage

• Locked cabinet or high shelf

• Under the sink

How can plants help improve air quality indoors?

• Plants release harmful gases indoors.

• Plants help improve air quality indoors by absorbing CO2, releasing oxygen, and filtering pollutants.

• Plants absorb oxygen and release CO2.

• Plants have no effect on indoor air quality.

What is a healthy snack option?

• Fresh fruit, like an apple or banana.

• Sugary cereal

• Candy bars

• Potato chips

What is composting and why is it useful?

• Composting is a method of burning waste to create energy.

• Composting is the process of freezing organic waste for preservation.

• Composting involves mixing inorganic materials to produce plastic.

• Composting is the process of decomposing organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, and it is useful for reducing landfill waste and enriching soil.

What should you check for to ensure your home is safe?

• Check the color of the walls

• Check smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, locks, lighting, and escape routes.

• Inspect the furniture for style

• Evaluate the garden's aesthetics

How can you reduce plastic waste at home?

• Buy more plastic products to save money

• Throw all plastic in the trash

• Use reusable items, choose minimal packaging, recycle, and compost.

• Use single-use plastics for convenience

What is the benefit of having a garden?

• A garden requires constant maintenance and costs a lot of money.

• Having a garden is only beneficial for people with large backyards.

• Gardens attract pests and can harm local wildlife.

• A garden offers fresh produce, mental health benefits, physical activity, and environmental improvements.