Personal Hygiene
If you are concerned about the way your underarms smell, you can try using what?
Deodorant or deodorant with antiperspirant.
It’s o.k. to turn your underwear inside out for a second wearing. True or False?
False!
The same kind of ________ that causes breakouts on your face also comes out of the pores on your scalp.
Oil
How often should you get dental check-ups?
A. When your mom shrieks that she can see the velvet on your teeth. B. Once every year C. Every 6 months D. When there is candy stuck in you teeth
C.
Hands are not the easiest transporters of germs and bacteria. True or False?
False
How many smell check techniques are there?
3
What clothing needs to be changed daily? A. Coats and outerwear B. Socks C. Hair ties D. Underwear
B. & D.
Acne can be caused by genetics, hormones, and excess oil and dirt on the skin. True or False?
True
Replace your toothbrush every 6 to 9 months. True or False?
False
When you wash your hands you want to use cold or hot water?
Hot Water
Sweat glands become more active after what?
Puberty
Name two ways to keep your shoes fresh and dry.
Air dry your shoes, change your socks daily, wash your feet, and alternate wearing shoes with another pair.
What can make acne worse?
Oil-based make-up, suntan oil, hair gels, and sprays
Stress
Your period
Picking at your pimples
Scrubbing your skin too hard
Getting too much sun
How long should you brush your teeth (and tongue!) for?
At least 2 minutes.
What song should you sing twice when washing your hands?
Happy Birthday Song
Personal hygiene is ...
A. is not important B. a routine that keeps us healthy C. increases the germs on our bodies D. takes too much time and effort
B. a routine that keeps us healthy
It is okay to re-wear clothing as long as it is not stained or stinky. True or False?
False (skin cells and germs are not visible to the eye; they mix with bacteria and cause odor)
Sweat glands in your scalp, dead skin cells and excess oil in your scalp can make unwashed hair smelly. True or False?
True
Where does bacterial plaque stay the longest, and can cause bad breath?
A. Teeth B. Tongue C. Gums D. Hair follicles
B. Tongue
What part the hand is commonly missed when hands are being washed?
The Finger nails.
How many sweat glands does the body typically have?
The body has anywhere from two to four million sweat glands all over (mainly eccrine).
Not wearing socks with your shoes can increase your risk of developing what?
Athletes foot, which is a fungal skin infection that usually begins between the toes. It commonly occurs in people whose feet have become very sweaty.
Why can over exposure to the sun and UV rays increase acne?
The sun and UV rays can make the skin dry and irritated, leading to more breakouts in the future.
Aside from brushing your teeth twice a day, what else should you do once a day to keep your teeth healthy?
Floss!
What is the place in your school that has the most germs?
The bathroom stall doors.