I take good care of Myself

At the end of the lesson you are expected to : 

• Give reasons why health is important

•  Enumerate the daily habits to observe so children will stay healthy

• Demonstrate ways on how to keep the body healthy and maintain cleanliness

• Show how to be responsible in taking care of one’s health

• Perform activities that will help promote good

health

At the end of the lesson you are expected to : 

• Give reasons why health is important

•  Enumerate the daily habits to observe so children will stay healthy

• Demonstrate ways on how to keep the body healthy and maintain cleanliness

• Show how to be responsible in taking care of one’s health

• Perform activities that will help promote good

health

It is very important for a child to stay healthy at all times to

achieve proper growth and development of mind and body. A child who is healthy can do his or her tasks or responsibilities well. If a child is not healthy, he or she cannot focus on his or her studies, do assigned tasks, and participate in activities.

A child needs energy to be physically and mentally fit whether

at home or in school. A child also needs nutritious food, water, rest, and exercise. All of these play vital roles in the life of a child.

Do not abuse yourself by playing computer games and using electronic gadgets the whole day for they have bad effects on your eyes. It will also weaken your body’s resistance.

The following are daily habits to be observed so that you will stay

healthy:

1. Eat a well-balanced diet. Avoid food that are rich in sugar and

high in fats.

2. Drink at least eight glasses of water a day.

3. Have plenty of exercise to have strong bones and muscles.

4. Sleep at least eight to ten hours a day.

5. Brush your teeth three times a day or after every meal.

6. Take a bath every day.

7. Wash hands before and after eating and after using the

bathroom.

8. Avoid sharing food and drinks especially with a sick child.

9. Do not let your eyes get tired from watching television.

10. Limit the amount of time spent on online gaming and text

messaging.

11. Avoid getting near or having contact with sick children.

Even at a young age, a child should learn how to keep his or her

body clean. This is important to keep himself or herself healthy.

1. Smell clean. Change your clothes and underclothes every

day. If you sweat a lot, see to it that you change your clothes

and underclothes more often.

2. Shine or polish your shoes. As soon as you reach home,

remove your shoes. Freshen them. Do not keep them inside

the box.

3. Wash your hair regularly. Keep your hair clean. Massage your

scalp with your fingers and not with your fingernails.

4. Wash your feet at least once a day. Have a small towel

exclusively for your feet. Dry them thoroughly.

Remember that what you do now can influence your health, and

what you learn in your younger years can lead to your habits when

you grow older. 

Health : Taking Care of One's Health

It encourages positive attitudes toward healthy choices and changes. It provides the skills and knowledge to form lifelong habits. Health education is about more than just improving the life or health of one person 

 Supply the missing letters to complete the statements below.

1. Eat _hree regular meals every day.

2. Drink at least _ight glasses of water a day.

3. Sleep at least eight to te_ hours a day.

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4. Take a bath ever_ day.

5. Wash hands before and after eatin_.

6. Sleep early so you can _ake up early.

7. Exercis_ is necessary to make bones and muscles strong.

8. Limit the amount of time spent in watching _elevision.

9. _rush your teeth after every meal.

10. _at the right kind of food like fruits and vegetables.