Personal Hygiene
True or False
Clothing does not need to be washed unless it is visibly soiled and stained.
What is 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. not to use soap when showering. No one will ever know.
False
The recommended frequency of dental check-ups
What is every 6 months?
The song should you sing when you brush your teeth to keep time.
What is Happy Birthday or the ABC's
A common belief that makes your underwear "last longer"
What is turning your underwear inside out for a second wear? (Clothing that is worn next to the skin needs to be changed daily, i.e. underwear, socks & shirts)
What should be used every time you shower?
a. Bubble bath
b. Shaving cream
c. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash
d. Soap
d. Soap removes dirt and oil from your skin. Not every shower requires a hair wash.
Recommended times to brush your teeth during the day
What is waking up, after eating, and before bed?
The part of the hand most commonly missed when hands are being washed.
What is fingernails?
Two ways to keep your shoes fresh and dry
What is taking 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.
How should you wash your feet & body?
a.With soap and a washcloth, making sure that you get into the nooks and crannies. Then drying well with a towel
b. No need to use soap, just rinse off in the shower c. Just spray with perfume and apply deodorant everywhere
d. Just wash with soap.
a. Clean all the nooks and crannies.
Length of time recommended to brush teeth
30 seconds
Good times to wash your hands.
(Multiple answers)
What is
1. after touching waste bins
2. being near someone who is sick
3. touching animals
4. before and after handling food
5. after using the bathroom
6. after using a tissue, coughing or sneezing.
Clothing needs to be changed daily
What is socks and underwear?
True or False
Sweat glands in your scalp, dead skin cells and excess oil in your scalp can make unwashed hair smelly.
True
The spot where bacterial plaque stays the longest, which can cause bad breath.
What is the tongue?
The everyday item with the most germs.
What is a dollar bill?
One factor that causes clothing to smell. (multiple answers)
What is Environment? (cigarette smoking, cooking smells, etc.)
OR When bacteria mixes with skin cells, dirt & oils in the skin and hair
OR Food, dirt and stains on clothing
When are the 2 best times to put on deodorant?
a.Before a party and at school during math
b.After a shower and in the morning
c.After you go to the bathroom and before you eat
d.Before an outdoor sporting event and before a shower.
What is after a shower and in the morning?
Name two things can you do to greatly reduce bad breath.
What is floss and brush your teeth daily?
The place in your school that has the most germs.
What is the water fountain?