Person Hygiene
Germs (bacteria and viruses) can make us sick.... True or False?
Clothing does not need to be washed unless it looks or smells dirty. True or False??
FALSE! (skin cells and germs are not visible to the eye! they mix with bacteria and cause odor!)
It is ok not to use shampoo or soap when showering.. no one will ever know. Just the water. True or false.
FALSE.
How often should you see the dentist......
Every 6 months!!!
What part of the hand do you commonly miss when you are washing them?
The fingernails!
What causes body odor?
Dirt, oil, sweat... not bathing!
NO
Should you use a washcloth when showering?
Yes!
When should you brush your teeth?
In the morning (after breakfast), at night (after dinner)
When should you wash your hands??
After touching trash, being around someone who is sick, touching animals, before and after touching food, after using the bathroom, after using a tissue, coughing or sneezing, ETC!
What are three places on your body that can cause body odor?
Armpits, Feet, Hair
Socks and underwear do not need to be changed daily....`True or false?
FALSE!!!
How often should you wash your bath towel....
3-5 uses!
How long should you brush your teeth for?
1-2 MINUTES!
Which has more germs... your phone/tablet or a trash can?
YOUR PHONE/TABLET!!
Does bacteria live on your skin or in your mouth?
BOTH!!!
Should you change your clothes after you exercise/sweat?
Yes!
Sweat glands in your scalp, dead skin cells, and excess oil in your scalp can make unwashed hair smelly. True or False?
True!
Where does bad breath come from?
Your tongue! (don't forget to brush it)
Which has more germs? A toilet seat or a dollar bill?
A dollar bill!
How quickly can germs spread?
IMMEDIATELY WHEN TOUCHING SOMEONE OR SOMETHING! WASH YOUR HANDS!
Should you wash new clothes before wearing them?
YES! New clothes can have chemicals like dyes and pesticides that can irritate your skin!
When are good times to put on deodorant??
After a shower, in the morning, after a sporting event
When should you floss? Before or after brushing your teeth?
Before!
What is the place in your school that has the most germs?
The water fountain!