Personal Hygiene
The CDC recommends washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or for the amount of time that it takes to sing the ______ ______ song
What is the "happy birthday" song
The amount of times per day that the American Dental Association recommends that you should floss your teeth
What is one time per day
Liquid your body makes to cool you down
What is sweat
This is the number of cups of fruits that are recommended per day for an adult
What is 2-3 cups
True or false: It is best to go to sleep and wake up everyday at the same time
What is true
It is recommended to wash your hair this many times per week
What is three times per week
(answer is different for each person - those with more oily scalps may need to wash every day, or those with dry, irritated skin might wash less frequently)
What is two times per year
(Those with gum disease, other dental problems, or those who smoke cigarettes may need more frequent visits)
What is a virus
This is the number of cups of vegetables that are recommended per day for adults
What is 2-3 cups
Stop drinking caffeine ____ hours before going to bed to facilitate better sleep
What is six hours
Pimples or spots on the skin caused by clogged pores and oil buildup
What is acne
A sticky film of bacteria that forms on your teeth and can cause cavities
What is plaque
This is how you should cut your nails to prevent ingrown nails
What is straight across
2300mg is the recommended limit for the amount of this substance often found in cured meats, canned foods, savory snack foods, soups, and fast foods
What is sodium
This is the recommended length for a nap to prevent "over-napping" which can lead to daytime drowsiness and interfere with nighttime sleeping
What is 20-30 minutes
What is bacteria
This is how often the American Dental Association recommends getting a new toothbrush
What is every three months
The American Heart Association recommends that people should get this amount (in minutes) of exercise per week
What is 150 minutes
This type of healthy fat can be found in plant-based oils like olive and canola
What is unsaturated fat
(Unsaturated fats are a healthier alternative to saturated fats which are found in full-fat dairy products, processed meats, baked goods, fried foods, and processed and prepackaged foods)
____ light emitted from phones, televisions and computers interferes with the release of melatonin, a chemical that signals to the brain that it's time to sleep
What is "blue" light
This is the most common active ingredient in antiperspirant that contributes to the prevention of sweat formation on the skin
This is what the American Dental Association recommends for the bristle stiffness in toothbrushes
(measured as soft, medium, or hard)
What is soft-bristle
(medium or hard-bristle brushes are less gentle on gums and tooth-enamel, and soft-bristle brushes have been shown to be equally as effective in removing plaque)
These are some of the purposes of earwax: (name at least one)
What is: protecting the inner ear from dust and debris, preventing infection by creating a carrier, contains acids that inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi
Not all bacteria is bad. Some bacteria is necessary in the gut to fight infections and inflammation. These are some examples of probiotic foods: (name at least two)
What are: kimchi, yogurt, sauerkraut, cheese, kombucha
What common household item is it recommended not to have within view from the bed for the best sleep (answer is not TV, phone, or computer)
What is a clock
(Having a clock within view from the bed can cause anxiety at night if someone is having trouble sleeping. Worrying about not being able to fall asleep actually makes it more difficult to fall asleep.)