Hand Hygiene
When is a good time to wash your hands?
Give 3 examples
After using the bathroom, Before eating, and when visibly soiled
How many times should you brush your teeth each day?
Twice a day
What is puberty?
The stage of life when a child's body begins changing into an adult body.
What is the largest organ in your body?
Your Skin.
How many glasses of water should you try to drink through the day?
About 6-8 glasses or enough to stay hydrated.
How long should you wash you hands for?
20 Seconds
True or False: Baby teeth are important
True
What skin condition commonly appears during puberty?
Acne (pimples)
True or False: Picking at pimples can make them worse.
True
Which is healthier: Water or Soda (pop)
Water
Why is soap important when washing your hands?
It helps remove dirt, oils, and germs.
Name two foods that are good for your teeth.
Milk, cheese, yogurt, apples, carrots, leafy greens
Why is good hygiene important during puberty?
It helps manage sweat, body odor, and overall health
Name one healthy habit that can help keep skin healthy.
Drinking water, washing your face, getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, or using sunscreen.
Why is physical activity important?
It helps keep the body strong, healthy and energized
Which areas of your hands are most commonly missed when washing? List Needed
Why is flossing important?
It removes food and plaque from between teeth where a toothbrush can't reach.
True or False: Everyone experiences the exact same puberty changes.
False
True or False: More scrubbing always means cleaner skin.
Why is eating breakfast important?
It provides energy and helps the body and brain start the day.
List the 5 steps of proper handwashing
1. Wet hands
2. Apply soap
3. Scrub for 20 seconds
4. Rinse
5. Dry
A student brushes their teeth every day but never flosses. What area of the mouth may not be getting cleaned properly?
Between the teeth and along the gumline.
Name three changes that can occur during puberty.
Examples: Growth spurts, body hair growth, acne, increased sweating, voice changes, and emotional changes
Why is it important to protect your skin from too much sun exposure?
It can damage skin and increase the risk of skin problems later in life.
Drink more water, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, eat nutritious foods and practice good hygiene