Chapter 7 ยท ICSE Class 6 Biology (Selina Concise)

Health and Hygiene

Learn the importance of personal hygiene, balanced diet, and healthy habits for maintaining good health.

๐Ÿงผ Chapter 7

Three pillars of good health: balanced diet, hygiene, and exercise Three icons showing the key habits for good health: eating a balanced diet, maintaining personal hygiene through handwashing, and getting regular exercise ๐Ÿฅ— ๐Ÿงผ ๐Ÿƒ Balanced Diet Hygiene Exercise
7.1

Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene includes regular bathing, washing hands before eating, brushing teeth twice a day, and keeping nails trimmed to prevent disease.

1

Why should you wash your hands before eating?

To remove germs that could enter your body and cause illness

2

Why is brushing teeth twice a day important?

It removes food particles and plaque, preventing tooth decay and gum disease

7.2

Balanced Diet and Exercise

A balanced diet includes proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals in the right proportions. Regular exercise keeps the body fit and strong.

1

Why is a balanced diet important for health?

It provides all the nutrients the body needs to grow, repair, and function properly

2

Name one benefit of regular exercise.

It strengthens muscles and the heart, and helps maintain a healthy weight

Practice

Exercises

1. Name one personal hygiene habit.

2. Why should you wash your hands before eating?

3. What is a balanced diet?

4. Name one benefit of regular exercise.

5. How many times a day should you brush your teeth?