Basic Personal Hygiene Habits
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Why is it important to wash your hands?

To stop the germs, which can cause diseases such as diarrhea, worms, and epidermophytosis, from entering our body.

How often should a person take a shower or bath?

Every day

What are the benefits of brushing teeth?

Prevents plaque, tooth decay, gingivitis; helps maintain a great looking smile and healthy gums.

Why should fingernails be trimmed regularly?

<p>To maintain cleanliness and prevent dirt and germs from accumulating under the nails.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the recommended times to wash your hands?

<p>After going to the toilet, before preparing food, and before eating</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is grit?

<p>Grit is the firmness of mind or spirit; the unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger. It is passion and perseverance for long-term and meaningful goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name two characteristics of grit according to Perlis (2013).

<p>Courage and conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does resilience relate to grit?

<p>Resilience refers to the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress. It means 'bouncing back' from difficult experiences, which aligns with the concept of grit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between excellence and perfection according to the text?

<p>Gritty people strive for excellence, not for perfection. Excellence is an attitude, allowing and embracing failure and vulnerability, while perfection is more rigid and unforgiving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to wash dirty clothes with laundry soap before wearing them again?

<p>Re-wearing dirty clothes many times can lead to body odor and skin infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is recommended that a person should take a shower or a bath every ______ to reduce perspiration odor.

<p>day</p> Signup and view all the answers

Brushing the teeth helps to prevent plaque, tooth decay, ______, etc.

<p>gingivitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Wash your hands after going to the toilet, before preparing food, and before eating to stop the germs, which can cause diseases such as diarrhea, worms, and ______, from entering our body.

<p>epidermophytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

The nails should be trimmed ______. Fingernails need to be trimmed straight rounded at the top while toenails need to be trimmed straight across.

<p>weekly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Save yourself some money by only using a ______ amount of toothpaste when you brush.

<p>pea- sized</p> Signup and view all the answers

Grit is the firmness of mind or spirit; the unyielding courage in the face of ______ or danger.

<p>hardship</p> Signup and view all the answers

Grit is passion and perseverance for long-term and meaningful goals. Grit is having ______.

<p>stamina</p> Signup and view all the answers

Grit is living life like it’s a marathon, not a ______.

<p>sprint</p> Signup and view all the answers

Courage is like a muscle that needs to be exercised daily to grow and if not, it will ______.

<p>shrink</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person who lacks courage might not venture risky tasks as s/he is afraid of ______.

<p>failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Personal Hygiene

  • Washing hands is important to prevent the spread of diseases and germs.
  • It is recommended to take a shower or bath every day to reduce perspiration odor.
  • Brushing teeth helps to prevent plaque, tooth decay, and other oral health issues.
  • Washing dirty clothes with laundry soap before wearing them again is important to maintain cleanliness.
  • Fingernails should be trimmed straight and rounded at the top, while toenails should be trimmed straight across.

Hand Washing

  • Wash hands after going to the toilet, before preparing food, and before eating to stop the spread of germs and diseases.
  • Failing to wash hands can lead to diseases such as diarrhea, worms, and other infections.

Grit and Resilience

Grit Definition

  • Grit is the firmness of mind or spirit, characterized by unyielding courage in the face of challenges or danger.
  • Grit is passion and perseverance for long-term and meaningful goals.
  • Grit is about having stamina, persistence, and resilience.

Grit Characteristics

  • According to Perlis (2013), two characteristics of grit are passion and perseverance.
  • Grit is about living life like a marathon, not a sprint.

Courage and Resilience

  • Courage is like a muscle that needs to be exercised daily to grow and develop.
  • If courage is not exercised, it will atrophy.
  • A person who lacks courage may not venture into risky tasks due to fear of failure.

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Test your knowledge about basic personal hygiene habits and practices for maintaining cleanliness and grooming of the external body. Learn about the science, maintenance, and preservation of health and well-being through cleanliness.

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