Personal Hygiene
Germs such as sweat and dirt can make us sick. True or False
False (Bacteria and viruses are types of germs)
What causes clothing to smell? a. Environment (cigarette smoking, cooking smells, etc.) b. When bacteria mixes with skin cells, dirt & oils in the skin and hair c. Food, dirt and stains on clothing d. All of the above
It’s ok to only use water sometimes when you shower. True or false
False
How often should you get dental check-ups?
Every 6 months
How long should you wash your hands for?
20 seconds (or sing Happy Birthday twice)
What causes body odor?
Dirt, oil, and sweat
It’s o.k. to turn your underwear inside out for a second wearing. True or False
False (Clothing that is worn next to the skin needs to be changed daily, i.e. underwear, socks & shirts)
Name 2 things that can happen to your body if you don't shower
You can get sick, body odor, higher risk of skin infection, dry/ flaky skin, or prone to wrinkles.
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
2 times at least, can be more if needed.
What part the hand is commonly missed when hands are being washed.
What is under your fingernails
What are 2 factors that can affect your body odor?
Hormones, the food you eat, infections, medications, and underlying conditions like diabetes
Why do we do our laundry?
Stay clean, Smell Good, Prevent spread of germs
Using soap on your hands is fine to wash your body? True or false
False, you need to use a loofa or wash cloth to exfoliate to remove dead skin cells.
For how long should you brush your teeth?
Two minutes
Name 4 times when you should wash your hands.
After touching garbage's, being near someone who is sick, touching animals, before and after preparing food, before eating your food, after using the bathroom, after using a tissue, coughing or sneezing, after using cleaning products, before touching a baby, before and after changing your contact lenses
What is personal hygiene? a. Using soap to clean yourself b. Dental check-ups c. Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting dental check-ups and more d. Taking showers
C
Which clothing needs to be changed daily?
Underwear and socks
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 bacterial plaque stay the longest, and can cause bad breath?
Tongue
Which has more germs? A toilet seat or a dollar bill.
A dollar bill
What is personal hygiene a good prevention of?
Diseases and sickness
Clothing does not need to be washed unless it is visibly soiled and stained. True or False?
False (skin cells and germs are not visible to the eye; they mix with bacteria and cause odor)
When are the 2 times you should apply deodorant?
In the morning and after you shower
You can use only mouthwash to remove bad breathe. True or false?
False
How many germs do we carry in on our hands? 1. Millions 2. Seven 3. One hundred and forty
Millions!