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What is health?

What do you think health is?

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We all want to be fit and healthy so that we can do the things that we enjoy with our family and friends.

  • What does it mean to be healthy?
  • How do we know we’re healthy?
  • What things can we do when we are healthy?

We do a lot of things to keep our bodies fit and working properly.

Playing sports

Child playing football.

Going to school

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Playing with friends.

Two children playing.

Are these things good for you?

Is eating lots of sweets healthy or unhealthy?

Answer: Eating lots of sweets is unhealthy.

Is watching lots of TV healthy or unhealthy?

Watching lots of TV is unhealthy.

Is not washing healthy or unhealthy?

Not washing is unhealthy.


Is going to bed late healthy or unhealthy?

Going to bed late is unhealthy.

Is brushing your teeth healthy or unhealthy?

Going to bed late is unhealthy.

Sugary drinks are healthy or unhealthy

Sugary drinks are healthy or unhealthy.