Brain Pop-Personal Hygiene

The number of germs on your hands is comparable to the number of:

• Ice Cubes in a tray

• Cars in a parking lot

• Trees in a park

• Grains of sand on a beach

Good personal hygiene _______ harmful germs on your body

• Attacks

• Ignores

• Nurtures

• Multiplies

What is the most likely reason for brushing your teeth in the morning and before bed?

• Food is easier to remove from your mouth at those times.

• That's when most people eat the most.

• It's easier to remember to do at those times.

• Bacteria continue to digest food in your mouth at night.

Bad breath and body odor are produced by:

• Viruses replicating themselves

• Bacteria digesting food

• Skin glands secreting oils

• A reaction between oxygen and body secretions.

Which water temperature is ideal for washing your hands?

• 0 degrees farenheit

• 32 degrees farenheit

• 100 degrees farenheit

• 212 degrees farenheit

How can biting your nails be harmful to your health?

• It makes your teeth more brittle

• It makes your nails too short

• It transfers bacteria between your mouth and hands

• It prevents bacteria from digesting food in your mouth

Poor hygiene has the most direct effect on which body system?

• Immune system

• Circulatory system

• Nervous system

• Respiratory system

Why is it important to wash your hands before meals?

• Most food has germs in it

• You may not have enough napkins

• You might touch your mouth while you eat

• The food may not have been prepared in a clean environment

Teenagers should probably shower more often than younger kids because:

• Teens are more likely to get dirty

• Teens have oilier skin

• Teens have a strong sense of smell

• Teens are more concerned about their appearance

Which of these should be washed most frequently?

• Sweaty shirt

• Jacket

• Hat

• Gloves