Health: Self-Management Skills
Rest and sleep allows our body to recharge energy to prepare us for the next day’s activity. Children should have enough rest and sleep for them to perform tasks that are expected for them to do. Household chores, school works and sports activities can drain our energy. That is why after doing such activities, we need to have a good rest and sleep.
Do you know that experts suggest specific time frame that will fit the needs of each child? Take a look at the table below and find out if you have enough sleep.
Good posture means a person’s body is correctly aligned and supported by the right amount of muscle tension. Correct posture can help reduce strain on the body during movement and exercise. Also, it could improve the health of our spine. If you manage your body the right way, whether you are moving or still, you can prevent pain, injuries and other health problems.
Good Walking Posture
Good Standing Posture
Good Sitting Posture
Notebook activity:
Write Yes if the statement shows self-management skills and No if it does not. Copy and answer.
1. Cover your nose and your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
2. Lean forward or lean back when you walk.
3. Skip meals.
4. Perform physical activity every day.
5. Doing household chores should be done twice a week to keep us
physically fit.
Write Agree if the statement shows proper self-management and
Disagree if it does not. Write your answer on a sheet of paper.
1. Eat meals that are nutritious.
2. Do not cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.
3. A healthy meal includes go, grow and glow foods.
4. Brush your teeth once a day.
5. Drink carbonated drinks or beverages.
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Do you know:
We have a physical activity pyramid guide to make us aware of the activities that we need to do. If we follow the suggested activities, it will help in making us physically
healthy.
Everyday activities are considered
moderate activities. Some of the
examples are walking and doing household chores. Do you help in doing chores at home.
Segregating our waste at home and I also water the plants in our garden. I love feeding our animals at home and I help in preparing food for the family.
There are vigorous
activities that we need to do three to five times a week. Some of the examples are running, swimming, biking, playing basketball, tennis,
and hiking.
Physical activity makes our bones, muscles and joints stronger. It can help us manage our weight better.
In addition, we will be more relaxed, sleep better, and have a better mood and energy if we engage in proper activities.
Good day! I am Avelina. Today, I will tell you information on how to manage oral or dental problems by singing you a song in the tune of “London Bridge is Falling
Down”. Here it goes.
Brush your teeth three times a day
To prevent tooth decay
Use fluoride toothpaste when you brush
To make your teeth healthy.
You may use a dental floss
To remove food particles
You may use a mouthwash too
That’s oral health for you.
Crowded teeth is a condition
It is called malocclusion
Teeth removal or braces for you
Orthodontist can help you.
Then drink lots of water too
Eat healthy foods, yes please do
Teeth disorders will never win
Just practice oral hygiene.
Malocclusion and cavities
Halitosis and gingivitis
For the teeth that are problem free
Visit your dentist regularly.
Written by: Francilet R. Padios
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Importance of Undergoing Health Appraisal Procedures
Health appraisal refers to a series of procedures to assess and determine the health status of the students or persons through the use of teacher’s observations, screening tests, health histories or inventories, medical and dental inspections and psychological tests. They are dependent upon the cooperative effort of parents, teachers, physicians, dentists, health educators, nurses and others.
Do you want to remember the health appraisal procedures through a song? Here is one for you.
HEALTH APPRAISAL PROCEDURES SONG
(In the tune of “If you’re Happy and You Know It”)
Written by: Francilet R. Padios
If you have difficulty in seeing things, VISION SCREENING
If you have difficulty in hearing things, HEARING TEST
If your spine is curving right or it may be curving left
Then it’s time for you to have SCOLIOSIS TEST.
Let us have the measurement of HEIGHT and WEIGHT
To know if you’re stunted, obese or underweight
For the problem of your teeth, it’s DENTAL EXAMINATION
For the status of your health, HEALTH EXAMINATION.
Undergoing health appraisal is a must! (Is a must!)
Undergoing health appraisal is a must! (Is a must!)
For the status of the breasts, it’s BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION
Undergoing health appraisal is a must! (Is a must!)
Health appraisal procedures should be done regularly
Health appraisal procedures should be done regularly
So come and visit doctors, with your friends and family
Health appraisal procedures should be done...regularly.
Health Appraisal Procedure is a procedure to determine the health status of a person.
There are seven common health appraisal procedures that a person needs to undergo.
1. Height and Weight Measurement is used to measure body mass index or BMI. It tracks and monitors the health and growth of a child.
2. Breast Self-Examination helps
doctor checks the breast of a person to know the breast problems or abnormalities that may occur especially for girls. It is done by feeling the breast if there are any lumps and bumps. Self-examination is needed especially at the age of puberty and onwards.
3. Hearing Test is a procedure done to check the ability to hear loudness and pitch of the sound.
Hearing test is used to determine how well a person can hear and to find out if there are hearing problems that need treatment.
4. Vision Screening is used to detect eye condition and to test if children have visual impairment. Some of the eye conditions can lead to loss of sight. This needs appropriate professional eye care. Persons with eye problems should visit eye doctor or ophthalmologist for check-ups and treatments.
5. Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves sideways. Scoliosis Test is a simple screening test to detect any spine problems. A scoliometer is used to determine the severity of curve of the spine. Scoliosis is confirmed by undergoing X-ray of the entire spine.
6. Dental Health Examination is done to check the condition of your teeth and gums. Teeth problems could be serious and painful if not treated early. A person with dental health problem should visit the dentist for his or her oral needs.
7. Health Examination is important to prevent illnesses and to monitor persons’ health status. Health examination includes all laboratory tests like blood test, urine test, x-ray and stool examination.
Instruction: Complete the table by writing the importance of the health appraisal procedures. Do it in your notebook.
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the correct health appraisal procedure to complete the idea of each sentence. Choose your answer from the box and write on your notebook.
1. A procedure that helps the doctor check the breast abnormalities is called ______________.
2. The ________ is a simple screening test to detect any spine problems.
3. This test called ______________ is used to determine or find out if there is a hearing problem.
4. The ________ is an examination done to check the condition of teeth and gums.
5. A ________is a procedure used to measure body mass index or BMI.
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Different Health Resources and Facilities in the Community and their Importance
Community health resources include our nurses, doctors, dentists, midwives and other health workers that offer health care or services. They perform their roles or responsibilities in different facilities. Facilities like clinics, health centers and hospitals offer amenities or services to address or help people with their personal health problems. They are treated, given appropriate medications, and thorough attention on their health needs. Different resources and facilities in the community can help save and preserve people’s lives.
Community human resources are health care specialists and providers who give health services to people. They are very important because they do check-ups and give advice or counselling to make the patients aware of their health status. Treatments and medications are also offered for the people in the community to achieve a healthy condition.
Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is not. Copy and write the answer in your notebook.
1. Pediatrician is a specialist in children’s health and diseases.
2. A midwife offers health services to women during pregnancy and childbirth.
3. A physical therapist is a specialist in muscular disorders who gives hands-on care and prescribed exercises to persons with injuries, disabilities and other health conditions that need treatment.
4. A cardiologist is a specialist in eye conditions and diseases.
5. Surgeon is a specialist in skin problems or diseases.
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