LE1-C3S2T1pg Personal Hygiene

Purpose This lesson discusses why we need to practice good personal hygiene and how to do it most effectively.

1. Explain the reasons for daily bathing or showering. 2. Identify the causes of body odor, the difference between deodorant or antiperspirant eliminates body odor. 3. Explain why hand washing is so important and how to effectively wash your hands.

4. Describe how to properly care for your fingernails and toenails. 5. Identify the key features of shampoos and conditioners and why it is important to use these products on a regular basis.

CPS Key Word Questions (1-4)

 Hygiene  Microorganism _______ - the practice of keeping yourself and your surroundings clean, especially in order to prevent the spread of diseases. _____________ – a very small living thing which you can only see if you use a microscope.

 Epidermal Layer  Biodegradable _____________ – thin, protective, outer layer of your skin. ____________ – something that breaks down or decomposes naturally, and can be thrown away without causing pollution.

CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)

How ready are you to learn today? A.Not very ready… my mind is distracted by other things. B.A little slow to get going… but starting to wake up. C.Good to go… bring on the lesson. D.I am focused, alert, energized and ready to learn!

The study and observance of health rules is known as what? A.Cleanliness B.Health C.Hygiene D.Life

Think about your “getting dressed” routine in the morning. List 2-3 of your hygiene habits in the morning. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

 Hygiene begins the moment we get up.  Rules such as hand washing or bathing are critical to the maintenance of personal and public health.

 Your ____ is the largest organ in the body, both by weight and surface area.  You should bathe regularly to remove dirt, dead skin cells, microorganisms, and body odor.  Deodorants cover or absorb bad odors without limiting perspiration. skin

 Thoroughly washing your hands with soap and running water can effectively remove microbial contamination picked up onto hands.  Effective hand washing should last _______ seconds.  Cutting and cleaning nails properly can help prevent problems. 10 to 15

CPS Lesson Question (3)

True or False: Your stomach is the largest organ in the body both in weight and surface area. A.True B.False The largest organ is your skin.

 Shampoos are designed to clean your hair and scalp.  Deciding what shampoo is right for you is probably a matter of trial and error.

 It is important to brush your teeth to prevent build up of plaque.  Most toothpastes, used regularly for __ minutes _____ a day, get rid of plaque and mild stains and get fluoride to teeth to help fight cavities.  You should choose a dental floss that works best for you. twice 2

 Athlete’s foot is a fungal affection of the skin of the feet and commonly occurs between the toes.  Symptoms include itching between the toes, dryness on the toes, or an unpleasant odor.  Athlete’s foot is a very common skin condition that affects nearly ___% of all adults. 70

CPS Lesson Question (4)

True or False: You should only use shampoos that your doctor prescribes to you. A.True B.False

List the 2-3 things that you learned that you didn’t already know about hygiene. Why are they important to you? (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

Images in this lesson were taken from:  Microsoft © Clip Art Gallery  Marine Corps Combat Camera LE1-C3S2T8