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Figure 8.1: How to fight germs by washing hands Source: https://www.quora.com/
Child hand-washing before meals consists of washing hands with soap and water, drying hands with a paper towel and going directly to a table. Children should also be taught when to wash their hands using phrases such as:
(a) When your hands are dirty;
(b) Before eating or touching food;
(c) After using the bathroom;
(d) After blowing your nose or coughing;
(e) After touching pets or other animals;
(f) After playing outside; and
(g) Before and after visiting a sick relative or friend (extracted from www.kidshealth.com)
Importance of Meals and Snacks
Proper nutrition is important for children. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks should be healthy and delicious. Rather than use packaged and processed food,
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