Personal Hydiene

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

• Ice cubed in a tray

• Cars in a parking lot

• Grains of sand on the beach

Good person hygiene ________________ harmful germs on your body.

• Attacks

• Ignores

• Multiplies

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

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

• That when most people eat the most

• Bacteria continue to direst food in your mouth at night

Bad breath and body odor are produced by:

• Bacteria digesting food

• Skin glands secreting oil

• A reaction between oxygen and body secretions

Which water temperature is ideal for washing your hands?

• cold (32 degrees)

• burning hot (212 degrees)

• warm (100 degrees)

How can biting your nails be harmful to your health?

• It makes your teeth brittle

• It transfers bacteria from your hands to your mouth

• It prevents bacteria from digesting food in your mouth

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

• Immune system

• Nervous system

• Respiratory system

Why is it important to wash your hands beore meals?

• Most food has germs in it

• You may not have enough napkins

• You might tough your mouth while you eat.

Teenagers should probably shower more often than younger kids because:

• Teens are more likely to get dirty

• Teens have oilier skin

• Teens have a stronger sense of smell

Which of these should be washed more frequently?

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