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Healthy choices and the body

Healthy food, water, exercise, sleep, routine, sun protection and food safety. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.

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Please note: this summary follows CAPS for schoolwork and is not medical advice. For questions about your own or your child’s health, speak to a doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

Food

Fruit andvegetables (½)Starch(pap, bread)Protein(beans, fish)Milk, amasiWaterWater is the best drink
Each group gives different nutrients.

Breakfast gives energy for the morning’s work. A healthy snack is a fruit or a handful of nuts. Read the food label. Leftovers stay covered in the fridge.

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Habits

  • Skipping, cycling and playing tag count as exercise. Stress? Talk to someone and exercise regularly.
  • Brush twice a day; wash hands for 20 seconds with soap.
  • Questions about your health or body? Ask a parent, nurse or doctor.
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Remember this: your summary
  • Carbohydrates (bread, pap) are the main source of energy; proteins help you grow.
  • Water through the day; six to eight glasses. Calcium from milk, maas or yoghurt.
  • About an hour of exercise a day and 9 to 12 hours of sleep for an 11-year-old.
  • Too much screen time: less movement and poorer sleep. A routine helps the body.
  • Hat and sunscreen against sunburn; keep raw meat apart from ready-to-eat food.

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Memory trick

Carbs = coal for the engine (energy); protein = bricks for building (growth).

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Important words

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