In this chapter, you will be learning about personal hygiene. Before you begin reading, take the following quiz to assess your current personal hygiene habits.

Healthy Choices

1. Do you wear deodorant and regularly wash your face, body, and hair?

   1. Yes
   2. No
2. Do you drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated?

   1. Yes
   2. No
3. Do you wash your face (and rinse well) twice a day to prevent acne?

   1. Yes
   2. No
4. Do you avoid tanning beds, tanning booths, and sunlamps?

   1. Yes
   2. No
5. Do you follow the cleanliness guidelines for any piercings you may have?

   1. Yes
   2. No
6. Do you use sunscreen every time you go out in the sun?

   1. Yes
   2. No
7. Do you avoid listening to music at a high volume, especially when using headphones?

   1. Yes
   2. No
8. Do you wear a mouth guard during activities that can result in broken teeth, such as basketball or ice hockey?

   1. Yes
   2. No
9. Do you floss after meals and brush your teeth at least twice a day?

   1. Yes
   2. No
10. When spending time outdoors, do you wear sunglasses that block at least 99 percent UVB and UVA rays, or provide UV 400 protection?

    1. Yes
    2. No
11. Do you keep your nails dry and clean and regularly trim your fingernails?

    1. Yes
    2. No
12. Do you avoid exposure to very high levels of noise, like construction sites or rock concerts?

    1. Yes
    2. No
13. Count your “Yes” and “No” responses.
    
    
14. Total Yes:
    
    
15. Total No: 
    
    
16. The more “Yes” responses you have, the more healthy personal hygiene habits you exhibit. Now, take a closer look at the questions with which you responded “No.” How can you make these healthy habits part of your daily life? Think about how implementing these ideas can help improve your overall health.