chapter-6
Happy and Healthy Living

When do I feel happy?

When I play games.

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When I eat my favourite food.

Food items	Ingredients		Food items

Journey of the Grains

It is interesting to know how each food item reaches us. Let us look at the journey of a rice or wheat grain which forms a part of our diet. The following pictures show this journey.

The journey of the grain from the farm to our plate is long. The efforts of people (farmers, sellers, etc.) and animals make this journey possible for us. Water, soil, and sunlight also play an important role in this process.

Observe the pictures and answer the following questions.

1. Put a tick (✓ ) on the elements that assist a grain in its journey.

1. 1. What is the role of farmers in this process?
2. 2. List out the missing elements in the table above.

From the time a seed is sown, to the point when food reaches our plate, it is a remarkable journey. Can you list the roles of the different elements involved in this journey?

Thank You Everyone!

When we remember all the contributors with love and gratitude, we feel the importance of each grain, and we enjoy the taste.

Mindful Eating

One day, the teacher asked her students to sit in a circle. She asked them to close their eyes. Thereafter, she placed one peanut each on their palms. Every student felt the object on their palm. A few students immediately recognised the seed and knew it was peanut.

1. 1. What role does your tongue play in this process?
2. 2. What do your teeth do to the food?
3. 3. What happens to the food inside your mouth during this process?

Mindful eating is about paying attention to what we eat and how we feel while eating. When we eat slowly and focus on each bite, we can enjoy our food better. It helps us make healthier choices and appreciate the food we have. So, the next time you eat, try focusing on what you eat, chewing your food well, and enjoying every bite fully.

Valuing Food

For a week, keep a record of the food you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

After every meal, make an entry in the following table.

If you ate everything, write ‘Yes’ and add a happy smiley 😀

If you left some food, write ‘No’ and add a sad face😞

Enjoy Sports

1. 1. Which physical activities do you do in your daily life?
2. 2.How do you feel on a day when you play a lot?

With your teacher’s guidance, practice the easy yoga poses given below for a week, and record your observations.

Along with good food, we also need to exercise regularly to stay healthy. Regular physical activities like playing in open fields with friends, running, jumping, cycling, and skipping are necessary to keep us strong and energetic. Similarly, other physical activities, like yoga improve our posture, and keep us happy and active.

‘Khel Yoga’, the textbook on ‘Physical Education and Well-being’ provides many interesting exercises and games.

Sleep Well too!

1. 1. Why do you think our body needs rest?
2. 2. Do you think it is important to rest after a busy day of exercise and play? Why?

Our body requires sufficient sleep every day. A good sleep takes away our tiredness and makes us feel fresh. When we do not get enough sleep, it becomes difficult for us to focus on work or play. We feel tired, sleepy and irritable. Therefore, getting enough sleep is just as important as eating healthy and exercising.

Feeling Safe

Look at the pictures of different situations given below. Put a tick ( ✔) for the situation where the child would feel comfortable and put a cross (✖) for the situation where the child would feel uncomfortable.

It is important to know the difference between safe touch and unsafe touch. A safe touch is like a comforting hug from your mother or another family member, that makes you feel happy and comfortable. An unsafe touch is one that makes you feel uneasy, scared, confused or uncomfortable — whether it is from someone you know or a stranger.

If you ever feel unsafe, speak up! Remember, if anyone ever makes you feel uncomfortable, it is okay to say ‘No’ and tell a trusted adult, like your teacher or your parents. You do not have to feel uncomfortable or guilty.

For happy and healthy living, eating right, at the right time, in the right way is necessary. At the same time, engaging in physical activities, resting and relaxing are equally important. If we take care of our body and mind, we can stay happy, healthy, and joyful.