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Healthy living

A balanced diet, water, exercise, sleep and caring for teeth and hands. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.

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The food groups

Fruit andvegetables (½)Starch(pap, bread)Protein(beans, fish)Milk, amasiWaterWater is the best drink
A healthy plate and a glass of water.
GroupExamplesWhat it does
StarchBread, pap, riceGives energy
ProteinMeat, fish, eggs, beansHelps you grow and repair
DairyMilk, amasi, cheeseStrong bones and teeth
Fruit and vegetablesApples, carrots, spinachVitamins and fibre

A healthy lunchbox: a sandwich, a fruit and water. A healthy snack: a fruit or a handful of nuts. One can of fizzy cold drink can hide several teaspoons of sugar, more than most lunchbox snacks. Read the label: the ingredients and nutrition information.

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Clean and safe

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Wash before eating, after the toilet and after playing.
  • Food poisoning is illness from spoiled or dirty food.
  • A friend’s knee is bleeding: call an adult and don’t touch the blood.
  • Skipping, running and playing all count as exercise.
  • Germs in plaque (a sticky layer on your teeth) turn sugar into acid. The acid makes holes in your teeth: tooth decay. Eat fewer sweets and fizzy drinks, and rinse your mouth with water after a sugary snack.
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Respect your body and other people’s

  • Your body belongs to you. Take care of it: eat healthily, sleep enough, exercise and keep it clean.
  • Respect privacy: knock before you go into a room or bathroom.
  • Respect other people’s personal space: ask before you touch or hug someone, and accept a “no”.
  • Do you feel uncomfortable about how someone treats you? Say “no”, go away and tell an adult you trust.
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Remember this and test yourself

Remember this: your summary
  • A balanced diet has food from all the food groups; each group gives different nutrients.
  • Water is the healthiest drink: six to eight glasses a day.
  • Breakfast gives energy to concentrate; move about an hour a day; sleep nine to eleven hours.
  • Too much sugar causes tooth decay and your energy soon drops again; too much salt is bad for the heart.
  • Brush twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste, floss, and visit the dentist once or twice a year.

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Memory trick

Your plate: half green, a quarter pap, a quarter protein, and water in the glass.

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