Good Hygiene
What hygiene tasks should you do every morning in the morning?
Brush teeth, put on clean clothes, wash your face, brush your hair, put on deodorant
How long should you brush your teeth?
2 minutes each time, total of 4 minutes per day
How many hours of sleep should you get?
at least 8 hours
Is getting good sleep part of hygiene?
Yes, getting enough sleep is important for hygiene. It affects both our physical and our mental health.
How long should you wash your hands?
20 seconds
True or False: Keeping your room clean is part of good hygiene.
True! Germs and bacteria can live on surfaces, so it's very important to have a clean area
True or False: Going to the dentist is another important part of having good oral hygiene
True: A dentist can help by checking if your teeth and gums are strong and healthy
True or False: If you use hair products like hair gel or hair spray, you should wash your hair really well
True: Products such as this can cause build up in your hair and cause your hair to be sticky, which requires extra care when washing
When should you wash your hands?
-After using the bathroom
-When they are dirty
-Before and after cooking or eating
How often should you take a shower?
At least once a day
When you sneeze, what should you do?
Cover your nose, sneeze into your elbow, and wash your hands after or use hand sanitizer.
How often should you go to the dentist?
At least twice a year, once every six months.
True or False: Deodorant helps prevent your body from sweating.
False: Antiperspirant helps prevent sweat, but deodorant just helps prevent odor.
Do you need to wear deodorant all year round or only when its warm out?
All year round. Sweat from your armpits occurs regardless of how cold it is!
Why is it important to wash your hands after you use the bathroom?
Washing your hands after using the bathroom helps prevent infection and illness by getting rid of any bacteria on your hands.
Why is good hygiene important?
Good hygiene can help you and those around you from getting sick, by helping prevent the spread of infection and illnesses. It can also prevent bad odor.
What happens if you don't brush your teeth?
-You can have bad breath
-You can get cavities
-You can get gingivitis (gum disease/bleeding of the gums)
-It can affect your physical health
What is personal hygiene:
A. A set of routines that sets you apart from the people around you.
B. Taking care of those around you
C. Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting regular dental and doctor check ups
C. Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting regular dental and doctor check ups
True or false: It is easier to keep your sheets clean if you shower every night.
True: Showering at night and going to bed clean helps keep germs, sweat and oil off of your sheets. If you prefer to shower in the morning, its a good idea to take a quick shower at night to help keep your sheets fresher longer.
The feet!
Why is it important to put on clean clothes every day, even if you dont sweat a lot.
Germs and bacteria can live on surfaces so its important to keep both your body and your clothes clean. This can help prevent body odor.
What is a tiny hole in your tooth called?
A cavity
What has more germs, the toilet seat in your home or a dollar bill?
a dollar bill
Is it okay to share deodorant with others?
NO! This is how germs can spread. You should have your own deodorant.
What could happen if you touch your face with dirty or greasy hands?
It can cause you to get sick by the germs (touching your mouth, putting your hands or other objects in your mouth), or it can cause acne.