Personal Hygiene
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)
It’s o.k. not to use shampoo or soap when showering. No one will ever know. True or False
False
How often should you get dental check-ups?
1x 6 months or 2x year
What song should you sing when you brush your teeth?
ABC's or Happy Birthday
What causes body odor?
Dirt, natural body oils 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)
What should be used every time you shower?
Mild body soap/bodywash
When are good times to brush your teeth during the day?
after breakfast (morning)
after dinner (night)
What part of the hand is commonly missed when hands are being washed?
Fingernails
What are three places on your body that can cause body odor?
Armpits, feet, groin/buttocks, mouth, ears, and hair
Name two ways to keep your shoes fresh and dry
Take shoes off when you come home and allow them to air dry; if you have a 2nd pair, alternate days. Also, change your socks every day.
For how long should you brush your teeth?
2 mins
When are good times to wash your hands?
After touching waste bins
being near someone who is sick
touching animals
before and after handling food
after using the bathroom
after using a tissue
after coughing or sneezing.
What is personal hygiene?
Taking care of your body, washing yourself, getting dental check-ups, having clean clothes/environment
What clothing needs to be changed daily?
undergarments, socks, shirt, pants
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?
Which has more germs? A toilet seat or a dollar bill.
A dollar bill
What does good personal hygiene help prevent?
Odors, disease and sickness
What causes clothing to smell?
Environment, Bacteria, Food
When is the best time to use deodorant?
After Shower and Morning
What two things can you do to greatly reduce bad breath?
Floss and Brush teeth 2x a day
What is the place in your school that has the most germs?
The water fountain.