Personal Hygiene

Someone who has good hygiene probably

• looks good.

• smells fresh.

• stays healthy.

• all of the above.

Which of the following is an example of a personal hygiene routine?

• Marina got a haircut last week.

• Cara walks her dog when she gets home from school.

• Salazar helps his grandmother make dinner for the family.

• Tariq washes his face and brushes his teeth every morning and night.

Gladys asks Kayla for some advice about her hygiene routine. Kayla should suggest that Gladys

• develop a difficult routine that Gladys will not stick to.

• find a routine that works for her because everybody is different.

• not bother with developing a routine because it’s not necessary.

• do exactly what Kayla does because there is only one good hygiene routine.

True or False: You should only look and smell your best when you have to impress other people.

• True

• False

It is most important to wash your hands after

• flossing.

• taking a shower.

• brushing your teeth.

• coughing or sneezing.

How many times a day should you brush your teeth?

• zero

• one

• two

• ten

You can keep from spreading germs by

• petting animals.

• wearing deodorant.

• washing your hands often.

• cleaning your feet every day.

You can protect your teeth and save money at the dentist by

• showering every day.

• wearing clean clothes.

• brushing and flossing your teeth.

• covering your mouth when you sneeze.

Sammy has noticed that he’s a little stinky. If he wants his body to smell better, he should

• take a shower or a bath.

• rinse with mouthwash.

• play with his puppy.

• wash his hands.

If you don’t cover your mouth when you sneeze or wash your hands regularly, you don’t get rid of ________ that can make you sick.

• germs

• water

• smell

• soap