Good Feeding Habits for Basic 1

Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 1 Pre-Vocational Studies. In our previous lesson, we learned about Food For Health for Basic 1. Today, we’re going to learn about Good Feeding Habits.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• List three good feeding habits.
• Show appreciation for good table manners.
• Discuss the importance of good feeding habits with peers.

Good Feeding Habits

Good feeding habits are important for our health and well-being. They help us to grow strong and stay healthy. Some of the main good feeding habits include:

• Washing hands before eating: This helps to prevent germs from getting into our food and making us sick.
• Chewing food properly: This helps our bodies to digest food better and get the nutrients we need.
• Eating at regular intervals: This helps to keep our energy levels up and prevent us from getting too hungry.
• Using utensils properly: This shows respect for ourselves and others, and helps to keep our food clean.
• Saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ when passing food: This shows good manners and makes everyone feel appreciated.

Table Manners

Table manners are important for showing respect for ourselves and others when we are eating. Some of the main table manners include:

• Sit properly at the table: This shows that we are paying attention and ready to eat.
• Do not talk with your mouth full: This is rude and can make other people uncomfortable.
• Keep your mobile devices away during meals: This shows that we are focused on our food and our company.
• Use napkins to wipe your mouth: This helps to keep our hands and faces clean.

Effects of Poor Feeding Habits

Poor feeding habits can have negative effects on our health and well-being. Some of the major effects of poor feeding habits include:

1. Malnutrition: This is when our bodies do not get the nutrients they need from the food we eat. This can lead to problems like stunted growth and weakened immune systems.
2. Obesity: This is when we eat too much food and do not exercise enough. This can lead to health problems like heart disease and diabetes.
3. Digestive problems: Eating too much junk food or not chewing food properly can lead to digestive problems like constipation and indigestion.
4. Poor academic performance: When we are not eating healthy foods, we may not have enough energy to focus on our studies. This can lead to poor grades and difficulty learning.
5. Social isolation: If we have poor table manners, people may not want to eat with us. This can lead to social isolation and loneliness.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about good feeding habits, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. What are three good feeding habits you learned today?
2. Why is it important to use utensils properly?
3. What can happen if you have poor feeding habits?
4. What are some examples of good table manners?
5. Why is it important to eat at regular intervals?

Conclusions or Summary

Good feeding habits and table manners are important for our health, well-being, and social interactions. By following these simple guidelines, we can ensure that we are eating healthy foods and showing respect for ourselves and others. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!