Personal Hygiene
Germs such as sweat and dirt can make us sick. True or False?
False! (Bacteria and viruses are types of germs)
It’s o.k. not to use shampoo or soap when showering. No one will ever know. True or False?
False! (You should be using shampoo and soap every time you shower)
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)
When are good times to brush your teeth during the day?
a. Before you eat, after you eat, and before bed
b. Whenever you want to
c. In the morning/after breakfast, after dinner/before bed and any time in between
d. After you have a drink
c. In the morning/after breakfast, after dinner/before bed and any time in between
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
What causes body odor?
Dirt, oil, and sweat
What should be used every time you shower?
a. Bubble bath
b. Shaving cream
c. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash
d. Soap
c. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash
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)
For how long should you brush your teeth?
a. 30 seconds
b. Until they hurt
c. Until they fall out
d. 3 seconds
a. 30 seconds
What part the hand is commonly missed when hands are being washed?
Fingernails
What are three places on your body that can cause body odor?
Armpits, feet, and hair.
How should you wash your feet & body?
a. With soap and a wash cloth, 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. With soap and a wash cloth, making sure that you get into the nooks and crannies. Then drying well with a towel
Name two ways to keep your shoes fresh and dry
Allow them to air dry; if you have a 2nd pair, alternate days. Change your socks every day.
Where does bacterial plaque stay the longest, and can cause bad breath?
a. Teeth
b. Tongue
c. Gums
d. Hair follicles
b. Tongue
When are good times to wash your hands?
a. After touching something that isn’t yours.
b. After talking to someone who is sick, and after taking out the trash.
c. Before going to sleep and after you wake up.
d. 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.
d. 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.
What is personal hygiene?
a. Using soap to clean yourself
b. Dental check-ups
c. Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting dental check-ups and more
d. Taking showers
c. Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting dental check-ups and more
Sweat glands in your scalp, dead skin cells and excess oil in your scalp can make unwashed hair smelly. True or False?
True!
What clothing needs to be changed daily?
a. Coats and outerwear
b. Socks
c. Hair ties
d. Underwear
b. Socks and d. Underwear
What two things can you do to greatly reduce bad breath?
a. Floss and brush your teeth
b. Exercise and eat healthy foods
c. Use mouthwash when it stinks, no needs to brush
d. See your dentist every 6 years & only brush before your visit
a. Floss and brush your teeth
Which has more germs? A toilet seat or a dollar bill?
a dollar bill
What is personal hygiene a good prevention of?
a. Tooth decay
b. Diseases & sickness
c. Loosing hair
d. Looking ugly
b. Diseases & sickness
When are two good 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.
b. After a shower and in the morning
What causes clothing to smell?
a. Environment (cigarette smoking, cooking smells, etc.)
b. When bacteria mixes with skin cells, dirt & oils in the skin and hair
c. Food, dirt and stains on clothing
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
How often should you change your toothbrush?
Every 3 months (or when able)
How many steps are there in hand washing?