Good Hygiene
What hygiene tasks should you complete in the morning?
Brush teeth, put on clean clothes, brush hair, wear deodorant
How long should you brush your teeth?
2 minutes each time, total of 4 minutes per day
True or False: It's okay to share deodorant with others
False: This is how germs can spread
Is getting good sleep part of hygiene?
Yes, getting enough sleep is important for hygiene and it affects our body (our physical health), and our mental health
How long should you wash your hands?
20 seconds
Is keeping your room clean part of good hygiene?
Yes! 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
-After using the bathroom
-When they are dirty
-Before cooking or eating
How many times a day should you shower?
At least once.
When you sneeze, what should you do?
Cover your nose, sneeze in your elbow, and wash your hands
How often should you brush your teeth?
At least 2x per day
True or False: It's okay to not shower if you put on deodorant
False: Always shower, deodorant does not clean your body
Is deodorant important? If so, why?
Yes, it helps prevent bad odors caused from sweat
Is it okay to touch your face with dirty hands? What can happen?
It can cause you to get sick by the germs (touching your mouth, putting your hands or other objects in your mouth), and can cause acne.
Why is good hygiene important?
Good hygiene can help you and those around you from getting sick, by helping prevent the spread of infections, illnesses, and bad odors
What happens if you don't brush your teeth?
You will have bad breath; You can get cavities; You can get gingivitis (gum disease/bleeding of the gums)
How can having poor hygiene affect our social relationships (friends)?
It can cause others to not want to get close to us due to body odor and other smells that can occur when we don't take care of our bodies and our oral hygiene
True or False: If you get sweaty during the day playing or doing sports, you don't have to shower as long as you showered in the morning
False: Even if you showered in the morning, sweat and oils cause bacteria that gives off bad odors. It is a good idea to shower again.
Why does your body smell bad after sweating?
Body odor is caused by bacteria in the sweat on your skin