PERSONAL HYGIENE

​PERSONAL HYGIENE
STUDY GUIDE GRADE 8

By Denesha Ferguson

Personal Hygiene is an important part of our everyday routine. It also prevents illnesses, reduces infections, and supports immunity. You can stay clean by washing daily with antibacterial soaps, drying completely after a shower, applying deodorant on the dry areas of your body and trimming every so often. Deodorant must be applied at least once on a daily basis.

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Why is personal hygiene important?

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What are two ways in which you can take care of your Physical Health?

Our underwear collects the sweat and bacteria released from us during the day. This means that the same underwear should not be worn twice without washing due to the dirt accumulation.

Alike your underwear, your fingernails can accumulate dirt as well and should be trimmed once a week without fail.

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What does underwear and fingernails have in common?

Everyone should floss at least once a day to decrease the amount of plaque buildup. Fluoride toothpaste helps to strengthens the tooth enamel and prevents cavities. And toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months.

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How often should toothbrushes be replaced?

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What strengthens the tooth enamel and prevents cavities.

You should always bathe every day. Bathing with warm water can open pores and clean the skin effectively. Washing your hands is another way to prevent the spread of germs.

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What temperature of water is beneficial for our bodies and why?

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Why do we wash our hands?