Natural Science · 4.º de Primaria · Ficha de repaso
Unit 1: We promote good health
The three types of health and prevention, how we classify food, a healthy diet and how to stay fit.
4.º de Primaria · Natural Science · Unit 1: We promote good health · Ficha de repaso
What is health?
- physical health
- our body works well, without pain
- mental health
- we are happy with ourselves and control our emotions
- social health
- good relationships with family and classmates
Prevention: have healthy habits, go to medical check-ups and get the vaccinations.
Food groups
| By origin | By function |
|---|---|
| animal: meat, eggs, milk, fish | energy: rice, pasta, bread, oil |
| plant: cereals, fruit, vegetables | body-building: milk, dairy, nuts, meat, fish, eggs |
| mineral: water, salt | regulating: fruit and vegetables |
Types of food
- natural or minimally processed
- no added ingredients: milk, fresh vegetables
- processed
- with salt, sugar, oil or preservatives: cheese, bread, olives
- ultra-processed
- made in a factory, very different: doughnuts, crisps
A healthy diet
- Eat fruit and vegetables every day (whole pieces, not juices).
- Choose wholegrain bread, pasta and rice. Eat pulses.
- Use olive oil, not butter. Fish or chicken better than red meat.
- Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water. Limit fat, salt and sugar.
Eat the rainbow
- red: tomatoes
- orange: carrots (skin)
- yellow: sweetcorn (eyes)
- green: broccoli (strong)
- purple: blueberries
Stay fit
Exercise keeps bones, muscles, heart and lungs strong. Warm up before, wear protective equipment, rest when tired and stretch at the end. Good posture: sit with your back straight, use both backpack straps, sleep on your side or back.