Personal Hygiene
What is personal Hygiene?
Personal hygiene is the way we care for our bodies and keep it clean.
You should brush your teeth once a day; True or False
False- You should brush your teeth twice a day
Bacteria and Viruses are the only two types of germs; True or false?
False - There are for types of germs
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Protozoa
name two things you can do to keep your hands clean
1.wash your hands
2.trim your nails
name two songs you can sing when washing your hands
1. happy birthday
2.ABC's
Name 3 ways to care for your body
1. wash your hands
2.brush your teeth
3.shower/bath
Plaque is avoidable and tartar is inevitable; True or False
False- Plaque is inevitable and Tartar is avoidable
fungus is neither plant nor animal if belongs to its own "_______"
fungus is neither plant nor animal and belongs to its own 'fungi kingdom'.
What part the hand is commonly missed when hands are being washed?
fingernails
This is the substance that builds up on teeth from not brushing.
Plaque
What are three places on your body that can cause body odor?
Armpits, feet and hair
Name the two types of Gum Disease
1.Gingivitis
2.Periodontitis
Germs only affect Humans; True or false
False-they can make Animals and Plants sick too
How long should you wash your hands for?
Minimum 30 seconds
True or False: It is ok to not wash your jacket/sweatshirt because it doesn't get sweat on it.
False. Jackets and sweatshirts need to be washed regularly because they are exposed to germs and bacteria.
Who can you ask if you need help with your hygiene?
Family/friends
Medical professionals
How long should you brush your teeth for?
minimum of 2 minutes
Whooping cough is a bacterial infection but does not need antibiotics for treatment; True or false
False- Whooping cough is treated with Antibiotics
Give 3 examples of when you should wash your hands
1.after using the bathroom
2.before eating
3.petting animals
Taking a shower is better than taking a bath.
True or False?
False. Both are great ways to stay clean.
how often should you wash your face?
You should be washing your face twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening
What does brushing your teeth prevent? Name 2 things
bad breath
Gum Disease
Name 5 ways Germs are spread
1.Nose, Mouth, Eyes;
Sneezing, Coughing, rubbing eyes, not washing hands
2.Food;
Raw food, Not washing hands, Cross-contamination
3.Hands;
Not washing hands, handling food4.Children;
Infected child touching other children/others while ill and not washing hands
5.Animals;
not washing hands after touching a animal
Use this to clean your hands if soap and water are not available
hand sanitizer
two clothing items your should change once a day are ______ and _____
socks and underwear