Teen Hygiene

What does hygiene mean?

• Keeping your body clean.

• Keeping your locker clean.

• Keeping your house organized.

• Keeping your word.

What can you do to take care of your nails?

• Bite your nails.

• Leave them alone.

• Wash hands regularly. Trim nails following the shape of your finger.

• Cut them close to the skin.

Which of the following are true about body odor?

• Caused by bacteria on surface of skin.

• When bacteria mix with sweat it creates a bad odor.

• During the teen years body odor becomes more noticeable.

• All of these are true.

Your skin is the largest organ in your body.

• True

• False

What should you do to have healthy teeth and gums? (Select all that apply)

• brush at least twice per day

• brush your tongue and use mouthwash

• chew gum

• floss daily

What is the best way to prevent body odor?

• spray perfume

• wear clean clothes

• use deodorant/antiperspirant

• change your footwear & socks

How often should you shower?

• Every day

• twice a day

• twice a week

• twice a month

A lot of diseases are caused by...

• viruses

• bacteria

• parasites

• fungi

• all of these

Acne is

• normal in teenagers

• caused by hormones

• caused by stress

• caused by eating pizza & chocolate

If you have acne you should

• pop all the pimples

• keep your skin clean

• scratch your face

• feel like you are ugly