Hygiene Quiz (5th Grade)

Why is having good personal hygiene important?

• so you will smell good

• so you will stay healthy

• so you will look clean

When do you need to put deodorant on?

• Every day after your bath or shower

• 2 or 3 times a week

• When you feel yourself sweating

Which parts of the body perspire the most?

• underarms, hands, neck

• groin area, feet, elbows

• underarms, groin area, feet

How often do you need to take a shower or bath?

• whenever you think you smell bad

• once a day

• twice a week

What do you need to do so that you don’t have bad breath?

• Brush your teeth every morning and every night

• Brush your tongue every time you brush your teeth

• Drink lots of coffee

Which of the following do you need to do once every day?

• Take a bath or shower

• Use body spray/cologne/perfume

• Trim your toenails

When do you need to wash your hands?

• After going to the bathroom

• Before eating or touching food

• After cleaning your room

What happens to hair if you don’t shampoo regularly?

• it falls out

• it looks oily

• it smells bad

When brushing your teeth, how long do you need to brush?

• 30 seconds

• 10 minutes

• 2 minutes

How often do you need to floss your teeth?

• Whenever you see food stuck between your teeth

• 2

• 2-3 times a week

• once a day