Personal Hygiene
What should you do when you wash your hair?
Massage your scalp to get rid of the dead skin cells, using shampoo and even conditioner.
What happens if you touch your face with dirty hands?
Can cause acne and can cause a person to get sick.
TRUE OR FALSE: Going to the dentist is another important part of having good oral hygiene.
TRUE: A dentist can help you by checking if your teeth and gums are strong and healthy.
What is a mirror check?
Looking in the mirror to check if I am clean and if my clothes are okay.
When showering which direction should you wash yourself?
Top to bottom!
How long should you wash your hands?
At least 20 seconds.
How often should you brush your teeth?
At least twice a day.
True or False
Poor hygiene affects your mental health
True: Poor hygiene negatively impacts mental wellbeing, and people with poor hygiene show higher rates of depression
What is the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?
Deodorant helps with body odor. While antiperspirant helps with sweating.
True or False: It is okay to share deodorant with others.
False.
What are two things that are part of good oral hygiene?
1. Brushing Teeth
2. Flossing
You should change your toothbrush every ________ months
3 months
Why is good hygiene important?
Good hygiene can help you and those around you from getting sick, by helping to prevent the spread of infections, illnesses, and bad odors. It can affect social aspects of your life too.
Name 3 times when you should wash your hands?
After using the restroom
When they are dirty
Before cooking or eating
Touching animals
After handling raw meats
After taking the garbage out
Is flossing important? How many times per day is recommended?
YES! Flossing can prevent bad breath and help gums stay healthy. At least once per day.
Where does sweat come from?
Built up bacteria
How can hygiene affect someone's social health?
It can cause others to separate themselves from you.
What can you use to clean your hands if soap and water are not available?
Hand Sanitizer
How long do we brush teeth?
Two Minutes
What hygiene tasks should you complete before coming to groups in the morning?
Shower, brush teeth, clean clothes, brush hair, wear deodorant