Good Hygiene
What does having good hygiene mean?
Staying healthy and clean.
What three items do you need to clean your teeth?
Tooth brush, Tooth paste, floss
How often should you be doing laundry?
Every week
Why is dirt on your hands bad hygiene?
This dirt has germs and can get onto anything you touch: your food, your face, your clothes. These germs can make you sick!
What should you use in the shower?
Soap, warm water, and shampoo
True or false: I don't need to change my pillow case or sheets every few weeks.
False. Pillow cases and sheets collect dirt and bacteria from sweat and dead skin cells so it's important to wash them every couple of weeks.
Changing pillow cases every couple of weeks can decrease the chances of acne on your face.
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
At least twice a day
How can I keep my body odor away?
Keeping clean and having good hygiene can keep away body odor(showering, handwashing, washing clothes, clean environment). You can also use deodorant!
Why should I keep my nails clean?
Dirt(including germs and bacteria) can hide under your nails and stay there.
How does your body cool off?
It sweats
What can I re-wear during the week without washing it?
Hoodie/sweatshirt or coat.
Change your underwear, socks, and shirts everyday. Pull over hoodies can be worn a few days in a row and in some cases pants if they aren't visibly dirty or smelly. Shirts are exposed to underarms so they should be changed daily. Wash everything at the end of the week.
How long should you brush your teeth?
About 2 minutes
When is the best time to put on deodorant?
In the morning before school, after a shower, or before doing physical activity.
How do you keep your hands clean(3 ways)?
Washing your hands. Cutting your nails. Using hand sanitizer.
Can dirty hair cause body odor?
Yes. Scrub scalp with shampoo when it becomes oily. Dirty hair can cause body odor from sweat and dirt building up on the scalp.
How many times a week should you shower?
Everyday or at least every other day
What is a cavity?
A hole in your teeth that can grow bigger and bigger over time! Caused by plaque.
Everyday
How many times a day should you wash your hands?
after using the bathroom, after playing, before eating
Does all sweat smell bad?
No! The sweat doesn't smell, it is the bacteria on your body that produces bad smells.
Name 5 body parts that need to be scrubbed in the shower
Underarms, feet, private areas, behind ears, belly button
What is plaque?
A sticky, slimy substance made up mostly of germs and their byproducts that causes your teeth to decay.
How long should you scrub your underarms, feet, and other body parts in the shower to remove dirt and bacteria that cause body odor?
How many seconds should you scrub your hands for?
at least 20 seconds
Is it easy to smell your own body odor?
No! Science shows that it is very difficult for you to smell your own body odor because your nose becomes used to it. It is important for you to ask a trusted adult, coach, teacher, or nurse to be sure.