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Everyday Health Quiz

How well do you know the everyday basics? Every answer below comes from the same public health sources used in our guides, so you can read more on each topic page.

Two soapy hands being rubbed together under a running tap over a white sink

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1. How long does the CDC say you should scrub your hands with soap?
2. How many hours of sleep does the CDC recommend for adults aged 18 to 60?
3. How much moderate activity a week do adults need, according to the CDC?
4. What internal temperature does the CDC say poultry should reach?
5. What is the CDC's food Danger Zone?
6. Which sunscreen meets both the CDC and NHS minimums?
7. Which pattern points more to flu than a cold, per the CDC chart?
8. In the CDC's BE FAST stroke check, what does the T stand for?
9. How much activity should children and teens aged 6 to 17 get, per the CDC?
10. What number reaches the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the US?
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