Personal Hygiene

What is personal hygiene?

100

true or false

personal hygiene includes bathing, washing hands, brushing your teeth, and more

true

200

Millions of outside __________and ____________. contact your body every day.

germs and viruses

300

true or false:

Personal hygiene can help you and others around you prevent illnesses

true

400

True or false:

personal hygiene helps you feel bad and uncomfortable about yourself

false

500

what is the care for your body called?

Personal Hygiene

Types of Personal Hygiene

100

True or false:

There are 6 different types of personal hygiene 

true

200

Name three types of personal hygiene

toilet, shower, nail, teeth, sickness, hand hygiene

300

Caring for your teeth and gums is a smart way to prevent _________ and __________.

gum disease and cavities

400

true or false:

if you are not feeling well you should take steps to keep from spreading germs to others

true

500

yes or no

You should wash your hair twice a week

yes

Personal Hygiene for Kids

100

True or false:

Good personal hygiene will help your kids stay healthy, ward off illnesses and build better self-awareness

true

200

is it ever too early to start teaching hygiene?

NO

300

Name two types of hygiene activities you can introduce to your children

Brushing teeth, bathing, handwashing, nail hygiene

400

How often should you trim their nails

weekly

500

Name three important areas to cleanse while bathing

armpits, groins, neck, belly, knees, elbows, back, feet,hair

Side Effects of Poor Hygiene

100

True or False:

Personal hygiene habits are directly related to less illnesses

True

200

Fill in the blank:

Poor hygiene habits can lead to some minor side effects like________ and _________.

body odor/greasy skin

300

By not washing your _________, you can easily transfer germs and bacteria

hands frequently

400

Poor dental care is a risk for several serious health issues, including______________.

Heart disease

500

Name 2 conditions that can be prevented from practicing good personal hygiene

scabies, head lice, body lice, diarrhea, athletes foot, ringworm, pinworms, swimmer's ear, hot tub rash

Creating a Personal Hygiene Routine

100

true or false

strategies might be helpful to improve your personal hygiene

true

200

Name all three strategies to help you improve your personal hygiene

set reminders, use signs, practice makes perfect

300

put a little sign by the __________and _______ in the kitchen to cue yourself to wash your hands before eating.

plates/bowls

400

How long should you practice a new habit before adding on another

week or two

500

yes or no

If you cant remember to do things like shower, wash your hair, clip your nails or brush your teeth set a reminder

yes