Staying Healthy
What does having good hygiene mean?
Staying healthy and clean.
(This includes your whole body, your face, your teeth, and your hair)
How many times a week do I need to take a shower/bath?
Take a shower and wash your body every day.
Washing hands helps stop the spread of ___________.
Germs
This should be done at least daily to prevent bad breath and tooth decay
Flossing
How many days should you wear the same clothes before washing them?
One day. (although sometimes some people will wear their jeans a second time before washing them)
True or False: You just played in a soccer game. It's okay to skip your shower tonight and just do it in the morning.
FALSE! You should always shower after you do exercise.
Name at least 2 times when you should wash your hands
1. Before eating AND before cooking food.
2. Before and after caring for someone who is sick.
3. Before and after treating a cut or wound.
4. After using the toilet.
5. After coughing, sneezing and (especially) after blowing your nose.
6. After touching an animal, feeding an animal, or cleaning up the waste of an animal.
7. After touching garbage.
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
At least twice a day (once in the morning and one more time before going to bed).
How many hours of sleep do you need to stay healthy
10-11 hours
What are the four major areas you should not forget to wash?
Behind your ears, armpits, private area, and feet
What part of the hands do most people ignore when they wash them?
Under their fingernails
How long should you brush your teeth for?
2 minutes
How much physical activity do you need each day?
60 minutes
This can help stop or dry up perspiration
Antiperspirants
What can you use to clean your hands if soap and water is not available?
Hand sanitizer
This kind of toothpaste should be used for brushing teeth
Fluoride
True or False, body spray/perfumes can be used instead of deodorant?
False. Deodorant should be applied at least once a day and body spray is not necessary, but you can put some on WITH deodorant
T/F Deodorants make body odor go away
False. Deodorant only covers up body odor
How many germs do you encounter on a regular day?
Over 60,000
How often should you switch out your toothbrush?
3 months - 4 months
Or after you are sick!