Basic
Hygiene
Hygiene
you wash your hands with..
warm water and soap!
true or false: our environment does not effect our mental wellbeing at all?
FALSE! it 100% can effect our mental well-being if our environment/space is not clean
personal hygiene refers to...
how you take care of your body to make sure you are protecting your own health and well-being.
the first thing you do when entering the kitchen is...
WASH YOUR HANDS! germs and bacteria are quickly spread you touch food with unwashed hands
healthy habits are important because..
improves physical and mental well-being, increases productivity, overall health, and can reduce stress
you can get this illness by not washing your hands
the flu/a cold!
you should be washing your bedsheets every...
every 2-3 weeks, but our pillows should be washed at least once a week.
body odor is caused by...
can be caused by a combination of many things like, the chemicals in our sweat, wearing unwashed clothing, if we have not showered in multiple days, not washing our hair
FALSE- it is not the temperature of the water that kills the bacteria, it is the soap that you use to clean those dirty dishes with
the best way to create/develop a healthy habit is...
CONSISTENCY! by doing something everyday or every second day, that is helping us build healthy habits
basic hygiene refers to..
the actions that we take everyday to keep us and others around us healthy.
our environment refers to...
where we eat, sleep, work, or learn
TRUE! everyone's body works a little bit differently but with that being said, it is important to clean our bodies at least once a day to keep bacteria and body odor away.
cross contamination can be caused by..
transferring bacteria or other contaminates from one surface, food, person to another through improper handling or cleaning.
you should be moving your body for at least ____ per day
30 to 60 minutes everyday whether that is playing a sport, lifting weights, walking, running
the most common way to catch a cold/flu is by..
touching our mouth with dirty hands
true or false: leaving clothes on the floor can attract bugs
TRUE! when we leave our clothes on our floor especially in the summer, those damp and dark places make great little homes for bugs
according to science, the best time to apply deodorant is...
at night! this is true because at night, our sweat glands in our armpit are less active allowing the products active ingredients to work more effectively
the most common food borne illness is...
salmonella- this is often caused by contamination of eggs, poultry and produce, this can also be caused by cross-contamination
the recommended time you should be spending on your phone is...
2 hours
true or false: you only need to wash your hands after using the bathroom
FALSE! you should be washing your hands
- after using the bathroom, before making any food, after petting animals, or if you have been around someone who has a cold or cough
How can you keep your environment/space clean?
Keep clothes off the floor, keep food out of your room, wipe down surfaces that you are constantly touching, wash bedding/clothing
true or false: bad breath is only caused by not brushing your teeth or flossing
FALSE! bad breath can be caused by not flossing or brushing your teeth, but it can also be caused by a medical condition, and if so you should see your dentist asap!
the most common mistake when it comes to food hygiene is...
improperly washing your hands and/or not washing you hands at the right time
Name 3 healthy habits that you would like to add to your daily routine
spending less time on my phone, drink enough water throughout the day, washing my face every morning and night, applying deodorant everyday