Let us maintain a healthy body Grade 6 lesson 8 Health DP Education Notes Class English Medium

Here are the key points from the text "Let us maintain a healthy body":
1. The Body's Systems:
The body is made up of various systems that work together to sustain life (e.g., digestive system, urinary system).
Sensory organs (eye, ear, nose, tongue, skin) help us connect with the environment.
2. Heartbeat and Breathing:
Activities like running increase heart rate and breathing.
Observing body changes after physical activity helps us understand the body's functions.
3. Different Systems Working Together:
Digestive system converts food into glucose for energy.
Sweating helps regulate body temperature during physical activity.
The body has the ability to heal itself and fight illnesses.
4. Functions of the Body:
Systems coordinate to ensure proper internal functions, such as feeling hunger when glucose is low or thirst when the body needs water.
5. Energy for Activities:
Bones, muscles, and joints help in movement.
Energy comes from the food we eat.
6. Sensory Organs:
Eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin help us perceive our environment.
Proper care of these organs is essential for their functioning.
7. Maintaining Healthy Eyes:
Avoid eye strain, keep distance from screens, read in good lighting, eat vitamin-rich foods, and wear protective gear when needed.
8. Checking Eyesight:
Vision can be tested using a standard reading board.
9. Maintaining Healthy Ears:
Avoid loud sounds and improper cleaning methods.
Use oil or water to remove insects and seek medical help if needed.
10. Maintaining Healthy Nose:
Don’t insert objects into the nose to remove blockages; seek medical attention if necessary.
11. Maintaining Healthy Tongue:
The tongue can recognize sweet, sour, bitter, and salty tastes.
Proper cleaning of the tongue is important.
12. Maintaining Healthy Skin:
Skin functions include protection, temperature regulation, and producing vitamin D.
Keep skin clean and avoid excessive use of creams.
13. Teeth Care:
Brush teeth properly, avoid harmful practices, and maintain regular dental check-ups.
14. Healthy Body Habits:
Maintain a balanced diet, drink sufficient water, get adequate sleep, and engage in daily exercise to keep the body healthy.
15. Good Practices to Prevent Illness:
Following these habits ensures a fit and productive life while preventing illness and enhancing well-being.
Practical Exercises:
Create a daily routine for physical, mental, and social development.
Discuss how to use personal talents to lead a happy and productive life.
Conclusion:
Systems in the body sustain life and sensory organs connect us to our environment.
Good health habits, including healthy meals, hygiene, exercise, and rest, are vital for a healthy body.
Test Your Knowledge:
1. Name the sensory organs.
2. How to maintain healthy eyes?
3. Actions for ear protection.
4. Main tastes recognized by the tongue.
5. Functions of the skin.
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