Why Hygiene Matters
Hygiene Myths vs. Facts
Healthy Habits
Hygiene Basics
Methodist Facts
100
How can poor hygiene affect your skin?

Causing acne or infections. 

100

Hand sanitizer is just as effective as washing your hands with soap and water. 

Myth!

100

What is the recommended number of hours of sleep for most kids and teens?

8-10 hours

100

How long should you wash your hands to properly clean them?

20 seconds or more

100
What is our CEO's name?

Kevin Roach. 

200

Why is it important for you to brush your teeth before bed?

To remove plague and bacteria that build up during the day. 

200

Brushing your teeth harder makes them cleaner.

Myth!

200

How often should you replace your toothbrush?

Every 3-4 months or when the bristles are frayed. 

200

How long should you brush your teeth to properly clean them?

2 minutes or more 

200

What year was MCHS founded?

1917

300

What is the importance of washing your hair?

To keep it clean, eliminate build up, and prevent infections. 

300

Poor hygiene can affect your interactions with people. 

Fact!

300

How often should you change your bed sheets?

Once every two weeks.

300

What causes clothing to smell?  

a. Environment (cigarette smoking, cooking smells, etc.) 

b. When bacteria mixes with skin cells, dirt & oils in the skin and hair 

c. Food, dirt and stains on clothing 

d. All of the above

d. All of the above

300

What is the name of the location that offers outdoor fun including camps, horseback riding, rock climbing, and high roes courses?

The Fowler Center

400

Who does poor hygiene impact?

Everyone. 

400

If you get sweaty during the day playing or doing sports you don't have to shower as long as you showered in the morning.

MYTH!

Even if you showered in the morning, sweat and oil causes bacteria that gives off a bad smell.  

400
What is the best time of day to floss your teeth?

Before you brush your teeth at night.  

400

How often should you change your underclothes?

Daily

400

Name at least 5 cottages on campus. 

Ott, Harrison, Stoner, Juhnke, Cotcher, Burham, Nichols, Gray, Fairman, McManus, Holcroft, Frothingham, Shaffer.

500

Poor dental hygiene is linked to which chronic health condition affecting the heart?

Cardiovascular Disease: condition affecting the heard and blood vessels with buildup inside the arteries and an increased risk of blood clots. It is linked to damage to the arteries in the brain, heart, kidneys, and eyes. 

500

Wearing the same clothes multiple days in a row causes body odor. 

Fact!

500

Name three hygiene tools that you should NEVER share with others. 

Hairbrush, toothbrush, loofa/rag/towel, bar of soap, makeup, nail clippers.

500

List 3 or more things the cottage supervisor looks for to determine your room is clean.

Mopped floors

Clothes Folded

Bed is Made

Desk Cleaned

Toys Put Away

500

During what decade did MCHS transition to an all-boys campus?

1990s

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