Good Hygiene
What does having good hygiene mean?
Staying healthy and clean.
What three items do you need to brush your teeth?
Tooth brush, Tooth paste, floss
What is body odor?
A smell that comes from your body
How do you keep your hands clean?
Washing your hands. Cutting your nails. Using hand sanitizer.
How does your body cool off?
It sweats
How many days should you wear the same clothes before washing them?
One day
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
Atleast twice a day
True or False, Acne is caused by dirty skin
False! You can shower twice a day every day and still have acne. Acne is complex and 40-50 million Americans have acne at any one time. It is not dirty skin that causes acne. In fact, it is very common for people your age to get it because of the way your bodies are changing and becoming adult bodies due to puberty.
Why should I keep my nails clean?
Dirt can get under your nails and stay there!
What does sweat create
Bacteria
What should you keep clean to have good hygiene?
Body, Hands, Hair, Clothes
What is a cavity?
A hole in your teeth that can grow bigger and bigger over time! Caused by plaque.
How can I keep my body odor away?
Keeping clean and having good hygiene can keep away body odor (taking a shower every day). You can also use deodorant in the morning and before/after physical activity.
Why is dirt on your hands bad hygiene?
This dirt has germs and can get onto anything you touch: your food, your face, your clothes. These germs can make you sick!
How does bacteria from sweat smell?
Bacteria from sweat smells bad.
How many times a week should you shower?
at least every other day
What is plaque?
A sticky, slimy substance made up mostly of germs that causes your teeth to decay.
True or False? Popping pimples can lead to scaring on your face.
True! You shouldn’t touch your face in general if you have acne, and popping pimples can worsen the infection and cause scarring.
How many times a day should you wash your hands?
after using the bathroom, after playing, before eating
What can you do to keep your body smelling clean?
Wear deoderant. Take a shower every day.
Who can you ask if you need help having good hygiene?
I can ask my family or a teacher, school nurse
How long should you brush your teeth for?
about 2 minutes
True or False. The oil from greasy food gets into your pores, making pimples appear/worse.
False. Oil from greasy food does not seep into your pores, although eating oily food can leave excess oil around your mouth, making your acne worse.
How many seconds should you scrub your hands for?
30 seconds
What should you use in the shower?
Soap, warm water, and shampoo