Personal Hygiene
I can keep extra deodorant in my backpack at school. True or False
True
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 okay not to use shampoo or soap when showering. True or false?
False
How often should you get dental check-ups?
A.When you feel like it
B.Once every 6 years
C.Every 6 months
D.When there is candy stuck in your teeth
c.
What song should you sing when you wash your hands?
*hint there are 2 correct answers
a.ABC’s
b.Happy Birthday
c.Hallelujah Chorus
d.Panama by Van Halen
a & b
What causes body odor?
Dirt, oil, and sweat
It’s okay to turn your underwear inside out and wear it for a second day. True or false?
False (Clothing that is worn next to the skin, such as underwear, socks, and shirts, needs to be changed daily)
What should be used every time you shower?
A. Bubble bath
B. Shaving cream
C. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash
D. Soap
C
When are good times to brush your teeth during the day?
a.Before you eat, after you eat, and before bed
b.Whenever you want to
c.In the morning/after breakfast, after dinner/before bed and any time in between
d.After you have a drink
c.
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, 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 second pair, alternate days. Also, change your socks every day.
If I need to reapply deodorant while at school, what do I do?
*hint there are 2 correct answers
A. Ignore the smell, no one else will notice.
B. Ask to go to the clinic and get a small deodorant there.
C. Grab the one from my backpack and use it.
D. Panic
B & C
For how long should you brush your teeth?
A.30 seconds
B.Until they hurt
C.Until they fall out
D.1 minute
D
When are good times to wash your hands?
a.After touching something that isn’t yours.
b.After talking to someone who is sick, and after taking out the trash.
c.Before going to sleep and after you wake up.
d.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.
d.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.
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
What clothing needs to be changed daily?
*hint there are 2 correct answers
A. Coats and outerwear
B. Socks
C. Hats
D. Underwear
B and D
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?
a.Teeth
b.Tongue
c.Gums
d.Hair follicles
b.
Which has more germs? A toilet seat or a dollar bill.
A dollar bill
What does practicing personal hygiene prevent?
A.Tooth decay
B.Diseases & sickness
C.Loosing hair
D.Looking ugly
B
What causes clothing to smell?
A. Environment (cigarette smoke, cooking-related scents, etc.)
B. When bacteria mixes with skin cells, dirt, and oils in skin and hair
C. Food, dirt, and stains on clothing
D. All of the above
D
When are the two best times to put on deodorant?
*hint there are 2 correct answers
A. After a shower and in the morning
B. After you go to the bathroom and before you eat
C. After recess/PE
D. Before an outdoor sporting event and before a shower.
A & C
What can you do to greatly reduce bad breath?
a.Floss and brush your teeth
b.Exercise and eat healthy foods
c.Use mouthwash when it stinks, no needs to brush
d.See your dentist every 6 years & only brush before your visit
a.
What is the place in your school that has the most germs?
The water fountain