Staying Healthy

Cleanliness

Staying Healthy

We have to care for our body to stay healthy and to avoid diseases.

A clean body

• Have a shower every morning and evening.
• Wash your body with soap.
• Wash your hair with shampoo. The shampoo can be bought, or made at home.

Clean hands

• Wash your hands with soap and water whenever you come back home from school or other places, after playing and after visiting the toilet.
• Dry your hands with a towel.
• Always wash your hands before you eat.
• Keep your fingernails clean and short.
• Do not pick your nose.
• Do not suck your thumb.
• Do not bit your finger nails.
• Do not twirl your hair.

Clean teeth

• Brush your teeth to keep them clean and healthy.
• Brush your teeth in the morning and night.
• Brush your teeth with a toothpaste and a toothbrush.
• Do flossing, and occasionally rinse your mouth with a mouthwash.

Eat healthy food

To stay healthy you need to eat lots of healthy food.

Some examples of healthy food are

• Vegetables
• Fruits
• Brown rice
• Whole meal bread
• Fish
• Chicken
• Milk and cheese
• Eggs

Also, drink lots of water every day to stay healthy. Drink more water after playing, and on hot days.

Unhealthy food

• Sweets and fast food are unhealthy. Examples are doughnuts, ice cream, burger, French fries and all fried food.
• Do not drink sweet carbonated drinks. They are unhealthy.
• Avoid processed meat such as sausages and bacon.

Exercise

• Always exercise to keep your body strong and healthy.
• You should exercise for at least an hour every day.

Cycling, swimming, playing with friends, playing catch, skipping, playing soccer, jogging, and brisk walking are good ways to exercise.

Grade 1 Worksheets - Staying Healthy