Personal Hygiene
True or False - Germs cannot make us sick.
False.
How often should I brush my teeth? (minimum)
Two times a day
True or False - It is okay to not use shampoo or soap when showering. No one will notice.
False
How should you cut your nails? Why?
Straight across to avoid ingrowns.
Name two times you should wash your hands.
Before and after you ear, after using the restroom, when hands are visibly soiled, after touching raw meat, and when you wipe your nose.
Name three things that cause body odor?
Germs, dirt, oil, and sweat
How often should you see the dentist for a check up?
Every 6 months
What is a part of the body a lot of people forget to wash?
Feet and in between the toes
What do you do if you get a small cut from shaving?
Rinse with water. Wash with antibacterial soap and water. You can apply ointment. Put on a bandaid.
Is using hand sanitizer the same as washing your hands? Why?
No. Hand sanitizer helps kill germs and bacteria but it does not protect against viruses like hand washing does.
What are three places on your body that can cause body odor?
Hair, armpits, private area, and feet
What should you do to clean in-between your teeth?
Floss
How often should you wash your bath towel?
At least, once a week
When you bite your nails it affect the health of your nails and skin around them. What else does it affect?
Nail biting can affect teeth/gum health because it introduces bacteria to your mouth.
True or False - clothing does not need to be washed unless it is visibly dirty. Why?
False - clothes collects sweat, oils, and bacteria which cause odor
What is the difference between antiperspirant and deodorant?
Antiperspirant dries up sweat and clogs pores. Deodorant kills odor causing bacteria.
What chemical is important for healthy teeth?
Calcium
What does shampoo do?
Shampoo cleans your hair and gets rid of oils, dirt, and dead skin.
What is the largest organ of your body?
Skin
Name three things you can do to protect sensitive skin.
Use lotion, take warm-cold showers, use hypo-allergenic products
What does hygiene affect?
Mental, emotional, and or social health. Hygiene can keep you healthy and make you feel really good about yourself. This is noticed by friends and future employers.
What are 3 reasons for brushing your teeth?
Remove food, cleans and massages your gums, eliminated plaque (build-up), freshens breath
What does shaving have to do with body odor?
Bacteria can cling to and grow on hair causing odor.
How many sweat glands do we have?
2-4 million
What are three illnesses that hand washing or personal hygiene can prevent?
Common cold, flu, diarrhea, hepatitis, lice