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
Elbows
Behind ears
What tool can you use to clean under your finger nails?
A nail brush
What tool helps prevent hangnails and keeps cuticles in check?
Cuticle pusher
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
Name 2 products you might use on your hair in the shower?
Shampoo
Conditioner
What should you do with a hangnail?
Cut off with clippers. DO NOT pull
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 product should you use on your underarms to prevent body odor?
Deodorant
Name 3 tools you need to clean your teeth
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Floss
What does shampoo do?
Shampoo cleans your hair and gets rid of oils, dirt, and dead skin.
Why should you not bite your nails?
Make you sick
Cause skin infection
What hides under your fingernails?
Dirt and germs
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 tools do you use to shave?
Razor or electric razor
What can you use on your skin to keep it soft, not itchy and healthy
Lotion or moisturizer
What are three illnesses that hand washing or personal hygiene can prevent?
Common cold, flu, diarrhea, stomach virus, infection