EXPLAIN THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH AND HYGIENE IN THE FIELD
...ot clean. 4. The feet are prone to many diseases as sweat and dirt often collect there. They are also exposed to minor injuries and blistering which can lead to other more serious diseases. Proper care of the feet is essential and supervision by CUOs and NCOs is required. Make sure that boots and socks fit correctly, corns and ingrowing toenails, blisters etc are taken care of. It is important to dry the feet carefully after washing; particularly between the toes and often the use of foot powder helps to prevent minor foot troubles especially in the field. 5. The crutch and armpits should be washed and treated with care as these areas can be affected by accumulated sweat and ringworm can occur. 6. Hair should be kept clean and short as dirty and long hair can breed germs and cause skin conditions on other parts of the body like the face and chest and harbour lice. 7. Teeth should be kept clean and brushed at least twice a day. Brushing should be in ‘up and down’ strokes from the gums to the biting edges of the teeth. Brushing also prevents bad breath. 8. Underwear should be changed daily as dirty underwear means that the skin is exposed to a risk of infection. Also, synthetic materials such as used in swimwear should be avoided because they stop the body from being able to breath. NO clothes should be worn for more than 24 hours without being removed. 9. Food – Meals should be taken regularly, a good mixed diet with a variety of foods should be eaten. The army ration scale is drawn up by experts and provides a properly mixed diet. A soldier should eat the whole of the ration provided in order to remain in good health. Everything used during a meal must be clean - hands, eating and drinking utensils and tabletop. 10. Water – Sufficient water should be drunk during the day to avoid dehydration. ...