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Personal Hygiene
Clothing & Shoes
Bathing
Oral Health
Hand Washing
100
Name two things to do each day to show good personal hygiene.
Clothing, showering, brushing teeth, brushing hair, washing face, putting on deodorant
100

True or False: Clothing does not need to be washed unless it is visibly soiled and stained. 

False (skin cells and germs are not visible to the eye; they mix with bacteria and cause odor)

100

True or False: It’s o.k. not to use shampoo or soap when showering. No one will ever know. 

False

100
How often should you get dental check-ups?
Every 6 months
100

After playing outside, after petting my pet, after school, before eating, and after using the bathroom are all good times to do this.

Wash your hands
200

What causes body odor?

Dirt, oil, sweat and bacteria

200

True or False: It’s o.k. to turn your underwear inside out for a second wearing. 

False (Clothing that is worn next to the skin needs to be changed daily, i.e. underwear, socks & shirts)

200

What should be used every time you shower?

Shampoo/ Conditioner, Body wash/ Soap, water

200
When are good times to brush your teeth during the day?
In the morning and evening; after big meals (breakfast/ dinner); when you wake up and before you go to sleep.
200

What part the hand is commonly missed when hands are being washed?

fingernails

300

What are three places on your body that can cause body odor?

Armpits, feet, hair and groin area

300

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.

300

True or False: It's best to use really hot water when showering. 

False

300

How long should you brush your teeth?

2 minutes

300

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 and after using a tissue, coughing or sneezing.

400
What is personal hygiene (definition)?
Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, presenting with a good appearance.
400

Name two pieces of clothing that should be changed daily?

Socks, underwear, and t-shirts

400

True or False: Sweat glands in your scalp, dead skin cells and excess oil in your scalp can make unwashed hair smelly. 

True

400
Where does bacterial plaque build up?
Teeth and tongue
400

Which has more germs? A toilet seat or a dollar bill?

A dollar bill

500
What does personal hygiene prevent?
Diseases and sickness
500

What causes clothing to smell?

Sweating, food, dirt, stains, playing a sport, bacteria.

500

When is the best time to put on deodorant?

After a shower

500

Name two things you can you do to reduce bad breath.

Brush your teeth, use mouth wash, floss, drink water

500

How long should you wash your hands?

At least 20 seconds