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The number of times you should wear underwear before washing them
What is... Once! How do you know that it is time to wash your clothes?
1 hygiene task that gets done after waking up in the morning
What is... Showering, brushing teeth, changing clothes, brushing hair, etc..
2 Signs that you got a good night's rest
Answer judged by staff
TRUE OR FALSE: Using hand sanitizer is the same as washing your hands with soap and water.
FALSE. Handwashing removes dirt, grime, and microbes from the skin. Hand sanitizer only kills bacteria.
The expected number of times per day to brush your teeth
What is... 2
A chore that keeps your living space clean
What is... Vacuuming, doing laundry, washing dishes, etc..
The minimum time to spend brushing your teeth
What is... 2 minutes
2 Things to avoid right before bed
What is... Caffeine, your phone, eating etc..
The recommended amount of sleep to get per night
9-12 Hours for a 6-12 Year old
8-10 Hours for a 13-18 Year old
7 or more hours for adults
2 Signs that it is time to wash your hair
What is... Scalp feels itchy, hair is tangled, notice a smell, etc.
At least 4 items you should have before getting into the shower
What are... A towel, new clothes, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, soap, etc..
TRUE OR FALSE: Putting on deodorant can replace taking a shower
2 benefits of getting enough sleep
What is... Feeling energized, concentrated, less irritable, strong immune system, etc..
TRUE OR FALSE: Using warm water to wash your hands removes more germs than cold water.
False apparently!
Michaels, B., Gangar, V., Schultz, A., Arenas, M., Curiale, M., Ayers, T. and Paulson, D. (2002), Water temperature as a factor in handwashing efficacy. Food Service Technology, 2: 139-149 . https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1471-5740.2002.00043.x
TRUE OR FALSE: The food that you eat can impact your mood
TRUE: Getting the right amount of nutrients helps your brain and body function smoothly.
Sugars -> Energy
Fats ->Helps memory and learning
Vitamins -> Build and protect new cells
Describe at least 5 steps of doing laundry
1. Gathering dirty laundry
2. Load clothing into washer
3. Add detergent / fabric softener
4. Load clothing into dryer
5. Fold or hang up clean clothing
3 hygiene tasks that should be done EVERY day
What is.. washing hands, changing clothes, and brushing teeth, etc.
TRUE OR FALSE: You can "catch up" on sleep that you missed out on by sleeping more the next day.
False!
"Sleep debt" cannot be fixed by sleeping more the next night, but instead by getting good regular and routine sleep.
Three good ways to fight off cavities
What are... Brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing, rinsing with mouthwash, chewing gum, avoiding overly sugary foods, etc..
2 healthy snacks that give your body lasting energy
What are... Nuts, yogurt, fruit, peanut butter, whole grains, cheese, etc.
This skin condition can happen if you stay in sweaty clothes for too long after exercising
What is... A fungal infection, heat rash, inflammation, chafing
This hygiene practice is the best for reducing the spread of sickness and keeping other people near us safe
What is... proper hand washing
This medical term describes the body's internal clock, that tells you when it is time to sleep and wake up
What is... Circadian rhythm
This culprit is responsible for sweat smelling bad and creating body odor
What are... Bacteria eating and digesting sweat and oil on our skin
A friend of yours has strong body odor. What should you do, what should you NOT do?
1. Speak with them privately, or ask an adult to speak with them.
2. DO NOT: Tease, laugh, or joke about this person. Avoid embarrassing them by talking in front of others.