Personal Hygiene
True or False - Underwear needs to be changed every 2 days.
False - they need to be changed every day.
How often should you get dental check-ups?
At least every 6 months
True or False - Sweat glands in your scalp, dead skin cells and excess oil in your scalp can make unwashed hair smelly
True
Why is it important to wash your hands before meals?
You might touch your mouth while you eat
True or False - Germs such as sweat and dirt can make us sick
False (Bacteria and viruses are types of germs)
What are two places on your body that can cause body odor?
Armpits and feet
When are good times to brush your teeth during the day?
In the morning/after breakfast, after dinner/before bed and any time in between
How often should most people wash their hair?
2-3 times a week
According to the CDC, you should wash your hands for how long?
List two ways to keep germs from spreading.
wash hands properly after using the bathroom, coughing/blowing your nose, petting an animal. etc; handle food properly; get appropriate vaccinations
What type of body hair do you not want to pluck?
Nose hairs
For how long should you brush your teeth?
2 minutes
How long is the ideal shower?
10-15 minutes
What water temperature is ideal for washing your hands?
100 degrees Fahrenheit
True or False - Vaccinations help to provide us with adaptive immunity, which is immunity that develops as we are exposed to diseases.
True
Where is the largest collection of sweat glands on the body?
Feet
What causes bad breath?
Bacteria digesting food in your mouth
While showering, the cleanest way to scrub your body wash is to use what?
Your hands
True or False - It is okay not to wash your hands after using the bathroom at home because it is cleaner than a public bathroom.
False
What do white blood cells do?
The help destroy infections in our body
How can biting your nails be harmful to your health?
It transfers bacteria between your mouth and hands
Where does bacterial plaque stay the longest, and can cause bad breath?
Tongue
How often should people exfoliate?
Once or twice a week
Describe the proper way to wash your hands.
Use soap and warm water; rub hands together and lather up on both sides all the way to the wrists and in between fingers for 20 seconds; rinse well under warm water
What is an antigen?
An unknown substance that infects the body, like a virus