Good Hygiene
What hygiene tasks should you complete in the morning?
Shower, brush teeth, clean clothes, brush hair, wear deodorant
How often and how long should you brush your teeth daily?
2 times, 2 minutes each time
First by getting it wet, then apply shampoo, then scrub with your fingertips in small circles on your scalp
Is getting good sleep part of hygiene?
Yes, getting enough sleep is important for hygiene and it affects our body (our physical health), and our mental health
How long should you wash your hands?
20 seconds
Is keeping your room clean part of good hygiene?
Yes! Germs and bacteria can live on surfaces, so it's very important to have a clean area
Is it okay to use mouthwash and not brush your teeth.
False. You should brush your teeth and then follow that with mouthwash if you have it.
True or False: If you use hair products like hair gel or hair spray, you should wash your hair really well
True: Products such as this can cause build up in your hair and cause your hair to be sticky, which requires extra care when washing
-After using the bathroom
-When they are dirty
-Before cooking or eating
If I shower everyday, will it help me smell nice?
When you sneeze, what should you do?
Cover your nose, sneeze in your elbow, and wash your hands
You can eliminate bad brath by doing the following?
A. Drinking Water
B. Eating a Snack
C. Flossing
D. Washing Your Face
C. Flossing
True or False: It's okay to not shower if you put on deodorant
False: Always shower, deodorant does not clean your body
Is deodorant important? If so, why?
Yes, it helps prevent bad odors caused from sweat
Why does your body smell bad after sweating?
Body odor is caused by bacteria in the sweat on your skin
True or False: As long as your body is clean, you don't have to wash your clothes regularly
False: Germs and bacteria can live on surfaces so its important to keep both your body and your clothes clean
What is a tiny hole in your tooth called?
A cavity
How can having poor hygiene affect our social relationships (friends, having a romantic relationship..)
It can cause others to not want to get close to us due to body odor and other smells that can occur when we don't take care of our bodies and our oral hygiene
What's the minimum frequency you should shower to maintain cleanliness and prevent body odor?
1x Daily
What should you do if you get a sunburn?
A. Take a hot shower or bath to relieve the pain
B. Take a cool shower or bath to relieve the pain
C. Wear tight clothing to block your skin from the sun
D. Rub or scratch the affected area
B. Take a cool shower or bath to relieve the pain
Why is good hygiene important?
Good hygiene can help you and those around you from getting sick, by helping prevent the spread of infections, illnesses, and bad odors
What happens if you don't brush your teeth?
-You can get cavities
-You can get gingivitis (gum disease/bleeding of the gums)
-It can affect your physical health
What is personal hygiene:
A. Being dirty, smelly, and not doing anything about it
B. Taking care of someone else
C. Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting regular dental and doctor check ups
C. Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting regular dental and doctor check ups
True or False: 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
False: Even if you showered in the morning, sweat and oils cause bacteria that gives off bad odors. It is a good idea to shower again.
What is your body's largest organ?
Your skin!