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Posture

The position in which we hold our body while standing, sitting,
moving or lying down is called posture. We must always stand,

sit and walk in such a way that our back remains straight.
Correct posture helps in reducing fatigue and maintaining

good health. It prevents backache and muscular pain.
correct posture while sitting

Pause and Reflect Action Station

Why do you think many students get back Draw a picture of a student sitting with good
pain while carrying school bags? posture at a desk.

Apply Analyse

Hygiene Smart Stack

Hygiene refers to the practice of keeping Poor posture while using mobile

ourselves and our surroundings clean in order phones is now called ‘text neck’.
to prevent the spread of diseases. Let’s learn Understand

about some hygienic practices to ensure healthy living.
y Wash your hands with soap and water before and after
eating food, after going to the toilet and playing with
your pet.

y Take a bath daily to keep your body clean. Always wear
clean clothes. washing hands

y Brush your teeth twice a day – in the morning and at night.
Also clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner daily.

y Trim your nails regularly.

y Cover your mouth while coughing or sneezing.
y Keep your surroundings clean. Always throw garbage in a covering nose while sneezing

closed dustbin.
y Drains in kitchen and bathrooms should be cleaned

regularly and kept covered.
y Bathrooms and toilets should be cleaned daily.

y Do not allow dirty water to stagnate in your surroundings
to prevent the growth of germs and mosquitoes. cleaning of drains

Fatigue: A feeling of being extremely tired

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