Basic Body Needs
Know that the body needs food for energy, water to stay hydrated, sleep to rest and grow, and exercise to keep muscles and the heart strong, and that these are basic needs every human body has
What a learner can do afterwards
- List the four basic needs: food (energy), water (hydration), sleep (rest and growth), exercise (strength)
- Explain that food gives the body energy to move, think, and grow
- Describe what happens if one need isn't met (e.g. feeling tired without sleep, thirsty without water)
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Have you ever felt too tired to play? Your body needs four things every day. It needs food, water, sleep, and exercise. These are called basic needs.
Food gives your body energy. Energy helps you run, think, and grow. Water keeps you from feeling thirsty.
Mia forgot to drink water at recess. By lunch, her mouth felt dry and she felt tired. She drank water and felt better fast.
Sleep helps your body rest and grow. Exercise makes your muscles and heart strong.
Food, water, sleep, and exercise: your body needs all four every day.
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Help Your Body Grow
You need food, water, rest and play as you grow. Healthy meals give you fuel for learning and playing. Food also supplies what your body uses to grow. When you feel thirsty, have some water. It helps your body work. Sleep gives you time to rest and grow. Run, jump and play to help build strong bones and muscles.
Care for Your Body Each Day
Look after the body you have. Healthy food gives it energy, and water stops it from drying out. Make time to move each day. Active games, jumps and runs help strengthen your muscles and heart. You also need lots of sleep for rest and growth. Food, water, movement and sleep help you feel well and take part in your day.
What Every Body Needs
Caring for your body helps keep you healthy. Choose food that gives you energy. Have water during the day to replace what your body loses. Each day, enjoy moving: dance, run or play outdoors. At night, sleep enough to rest, heal and grow.
Habits That Build Strength
Good daily habits help your body get stronger. Choose foods from every food group. You get vitamins from vegetables and fruit. Foods with protein, such as nuts, eggs and fish, help muscles grow. Drink water so your body has the water it needs. Move often, with games, runs or climbing. These activities strengthen your heart and muscles. Eating well, drinking water, getting enough sleep and moving help you grow strong and do more each day.
Your Body Needs Sleep
Your body has jobs to do during sleep. Your muscles rest. Little hurts get better, and you grow. Children need plenty of sleep each night. A regular bedtime helps you get that rest. Too little sleep can leave you tired and cross tomorrow. Like having enough to eat and drink, sleeping enough is something your body needs.
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