PERSONAL HYGIENE

Personal Hygiene

100

Germs such as sweat and dirt can make us sick. True or False

False (Bacteria and viruses are types of germs)

200

What causes body odor?

Dirt oil and sweat

300

What are three places on your body that can cause body odor?

Armpits, feet and hair

400

What is personal hygiene? 

Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting dental check-ups and more

500

What is personal hygiene a good prevention of?

Diseases

Clothing & Shoes

100

Clothing does not need to be washed unless it is visibly soiled and stained. True or False?

False (skin cells and germs are not visible to the eye; they mix with bacteria and cause odor)

200

It’s o.k. to turn your underwear inside out for a second wearing. True or False

False (Clothing that is worn next to the skin needs to be changed daily, i.e. underwear, socks & shirts)

300

Name two ways to keep your shoes fresh and dry

Take shoes off when you come home and allow them to air dry; if you have a 2nd pair, alternate days. Also, change your socks every day.

400

What clothing needs to be changed daily? a.Coats and outerwear b.Socks c.Hair ties d.Underwear

b. & d. Socks and Underwear!

500

What causes clothing to smell? What causes clothing to smell?  

-Your environment (cigarette smoking, cooking smells, etc.) 

-When bacteria mixes with skin cells, dirt & oils in the skin and hair 

-Food, dirt and stains on clothing

Bathing

100

It’s o.k. not to use shampoo or soap when showering. No one will ever know. True or False

False

200

What should be used every time you shower?

Soap/body wash, shampoo, conditioner,etc.

300

How should you wash your feet & body?  

With soap/body wash and water, making sure that you get into the nooks and crannies. Then drying well with a towel/ You can also use a wash cloth or loofah. 

400

Sweat glands in your scalp, dead skin cells and excess oil in your scalp can make unwashed hair smelly. True or False?

True

500

How often should you put on deodorant?

At least once

Oral Health

100

How often should you get dental check-ups? a.When your mom shrieks that she can see the velvet on your teeth. b.Once every 6 years c.Every 6 months d.When there is candy stuck in you teeth

c. Every 6 months

200

When are good times to brush your teeth during the day?

In the morning/after breakfast, after dinner/before bed and any time in between

300

For how long should you brush your teeth?

Two minutes, twice a day

400

Where does bacterial plaque stay the longest, and can cause bad breath? a. Teeth b. Tongue c. Gums d. Hair follicles

b.

500

What two things can you do to greatly reduce bad breath?  

Floss and brush your teeth

Hand Washing

100

What song should you sing when you brush your teeth? a.ABC’s b.Happy Birthday c.Hallelujah Chorus d.Panama by Van Halen

a & b Either the ABCs or Happy Birthday

200

What part the hand is commonly missed when hands are being washed.

Under the fingernails

300

When are good times to wash your hands? 

a.It's not a big deal 

b.After touching waste bins, being near someone who is sick, touching animals, before and after handling food; after using the bathroom and after using a tissue, coughing or sneezing.

b.After touching waste bins, being near someone who is sick, touching animals, before and after handling food; after using the bathroom and after using a tissue, coughing or sneezing.

400

Which has more germs? A toilet seat or a dollar bill.

A dollar bill

500

What is the place in your school that has the most germs?

What is the water fountain