Personal Hygiene miscellaneous
What causes body odor?
1. dirt, oil and sweat 2. using lotion
dirt, oil and sweat
True or False: Clothing does not need to be washed unless it is visibly soiled and stained.
False (skin cells and germs are not visible to the eye; they mix with bacteria and cause odor)
True or False: It's o.k. to not use shampoo and soap when showering. No one will ever know.
False
When are two times you should brush your teeth every day?
1. In the morning and before bed
2. Before you eat breakfast and dinner
In the morning and before bed
What part of the hand is commonly missed when hands are being washed?
1. the knuckles 2. fingernails
fingernails
What is one place on your body that can cause body odor?
Armpits, feet and hair
True or False: It's o.k. to turn your underwear inside out for a second wearing.
False
How should you wash your feet and body?
1. With soap and a wash cloth, making sure that you get into the nooks and crannies. Then drying well with a towel.
2. Just spray with perfume and apply deodorant everywhere
For how long should you brush your teeth?
1. 30 seconds 2. until they hurt
30 seconds
How long should you wash your hands for?
1. 3 seconds 2. 20 seconds
What are two things you should do to take care of your personal hygiene?
Take showers, get dental check-ups, wash hair, comb hair, clip fingernails, put on deodorant, wear clean clothing, etc.
What clothing needs to be changed every day?
1. coats 2. underwear
underwear
True or False: Sweat glands in your scalp, dead skin cells and excess oil in your scalp can make unwashed hair smelly.
True
Where does bacterial plaque stay the longest and can cause bad breath?
1. hair follicles 2. tongue
tongue
Name two good times to wash your hands?
After touching waste bins/trash, being near someone who is sick, touching animals, before and after handling food, after using the bathroom, etc.
Good personal hygiene can help prevent you from getting _____.
1. sick 2. full after eating
sick
What can happen if you wear wet socks for several days?
1. your feet will shrink 2. you can get a foot fungus
you can get a foot fungus
When are two good times to put on deodorant?
1. After you go to the bathroom and during math class
2. After a shower and in the morning
After a shower and in the morning
1. floss and brush your teeth everyday 2. only use mouthwash and only brush when food is in your teeth
floss and brush your teeth everyday
Which has more germs?
1. toilet seat 2. dollar bill
A dollar bill