Personal Hygiene
What is personal hygiene?
A practice performed in maintaining cleanliness to preserve overall health. Also prevents the spread of germs and infectious diseases.
Name alteast 3 health practices.
- Getting adequate amounts of sleep.
- Exercise.
- Eating healthy food.
- Drink water.
- Practice self-care.
- Getting outside/ fresh air.
Proper self-care should take over 15 minutes, T/F.
False, proper self-care can be done in under 15 minutes.
Name 3 locker hygiene practices.
- Maintain cleanliness.
- Wipe all surfaces.
- Keep track of food.
- Disinfectant spray if storing athletic wear.
Does cleaning need to take all day?
No, cleaning can be overwhelming, but you can maintain cleanliness though 15 minutes of cleaning per day.
(Ex. making bed, dishes, garbage, cleaning room)
How many hours of sleep should you get per night?
8-10
What are some self-care practices? Name 2.
- Get outside.
- Find time for yourself.
- Give your mind a break.
- Hobbies.
- Relax.
- Socialize.
Why would we not want to leave food in our lockers? And use disinfectant spray if we are using lockers to store athletic gear?
Food that is forgotten can go bad and leave disgusting messes and a gross smell.
Disinfecting spray should be used after storing athletic gear so it can eliminate all germs and bacteria while preventing odor buildup.
What are 3 good personal hygiene practices?
- Brush and floss teeth twice per day.
- Wear clean clothes.
- Shower often.
- Trim nails.
- Wash hands regularly.
- Cover mouth and nose when sneezing.
How much water should you drink per day?
Your body is 70% water so you should drink 2.5-3L of water per day.
Why is self-care important?
For students, it helps reduce stress, avoid burnout, and maintain and enhance overall health.
Name 2 organization techniques students can use in schools.
- Care for your school supplies.
- Use dividers/ color coordinate notes.
- Use planners/ calendars.
- Keep a tidy locker.
You can reduce the spread of illness by __% when you properly wash your hands with soap for at least __ seconds.
50, 20
How much exercise should you get per week?
Which form of exercise is the best for you? Either burning the most calories, or best overall workout?
- At least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of medium to higher intensity per week.
- Running burns the most calories, swimming is the best overall workout.
What are some strategies to combat negative self-esteem? Give 2 examples
Challenge unkind thoughts - Positive thinking.
Surround yourself with positivity (Who you socialize with).
Focus on what you can change, not what you can't.
Avoid comparing yourself to other.
Set small goals to achieve.
Percent of kids that don't practice proper hygiene in schools.
29-40%