Hygiene
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
You should brush two times a day OR after every meal.
Why is it important to wash your hands before eating and after using the bathroom?
It protects myself and others from harmful and deadly bacteria.
Should you rewash clothing if it's been in the washer for too long?
Yes, clothing that has been left in the washer for a long time can grow bacteria and a mildewy smell.
Will chewing gum stay in your stomach for seven years?
No, if you swallow chewing gum it will pass though your digestive system.
What simple hygiene practice saved billions of people? (Hint: you should be doing this everyday, multiple times a day.)
It's washing your hands, believe it or not many ancient doctors and surgeons didn't wash their hands. This resulted in the deaths of millions, which could have been prevented easily.
What happens if you don't brush your teeth?
You can form tooth eating cavities due to a build up of plaque. This can cause tooth pain and tartar, which can cause nerve damage and tooth loss. Also, your breath will stink.
What should you do to prevent others from getting your illness? (Multiple possible answers)
Stay home, wear a mask when outside, prevent close contact with others, clean up after yourself, and work to heal yourself (medicine, easy to digest food, staying out of the cold, etc.).
What affect does ill fitting, constricting clothing have on the body?
Ill fitting, tight and constricting clothing can cut off circulation, affect bone structure, and cut into skin.
Is there such thing as too much water?
Yes, drinking too much water can cause water intoxication, which can be deadly. Eating salty foods while drinking a high amount of water can prevent this.
Who's actions are you in control of?
Your actions and your actions alone.
Why should you shower/bathe regularly?
Showering will prevent the spread of germs, bodily fluids, and dirt, keeping yourself and others safe.
How many hours a day should children exercise?
Children need at least one hour of exercise daily to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
How can you prevent sweat from showing through clothing?
Aside from antiperspirants (types of deodorants that slow sweating), a tank top under your shirt can help catch sweat before it seeps through your main layer of clothing.
Does everyone need to wash their hair everyday?
No, while some people wash their hair everyday others wash their hair once a month or less often. How often someone washes their hair depends on texture, oiliness, and the products they use.
Why should you sleep?
Sleeping allows your body to repair itself, relax, and grow. The longer you go without sleep the less you grow.
What parts of the mouth should you brush?
You should brush your teeth (front and back), gums, your tongue, and the roof of your mouth.
Why shouldn't you share brushes, combs, hats, and pillows cases with anybody?
To prevent the spread of lice and other bugs, dirt, as well as infections. If you've ever noticed, hairdressers clean their utensils in a chemical called Barbicide to prevent the spread of germs.
How many layers should you wear in cold weather?
For a typical Ohio winter, three or more layers are recommended: a base layer which reduces moisture, a warm second layer (usually what people see when you aren't wearing a coat), and an outer layer to protect against the elements (wind, rain, snow, etc.)
Should everyone wear suncreen?
Yes, while people with more melanin (the pigment reasonable for different skintones) can sit in the sun for longer without sunburn, it is possible, and sunburn is not the only threat related to sun exposure.
If someone is having an emergency (medical or otherwise), you should assume everything will be fine because a crowd has formed?
No, just because a crowd has formed does not mean the people watching are able to, or want to help.
Is the five second rule true?
No, bacteria can attach to a peice of dropped food within the first second of contact.
How many hours of sleep should most children get?
The minimum amount of sleep someone under 18 would need is 8 to 10 hours. The younger the child, the more sleep they need.
Is wearing long sleeves in hot weather always a bad idea?
No, depending on the fabric wearing long sleeves can prevent sun damage. In order for long sleeves to be safely worn, the fabric must be light and breathable.
Is being thin the same thing as being healthy?
No, being thin is not the same thing as being fit. Cardiovascular eduance (the health of your heart, lungs, and blood vessels, like resting heart beat), flexibility, body composition (fat compared to muscle and bone), muscular strength and endurance.
Why should you drink water?
Water is the basis of all bodily functions, without water your organs can't preform their duties.