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1. CLEANLINESS

( a ) TELL AKELA WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR
HANDS AND NAILS CLEAN. EXPLAIN WHY YOUR HANDS
SHOULD BE WASHED BEFORE MEALS AND ALSO AFTER
USING THE TOILET.
We are surrounded by germs, some are good but most
of them are bad ones who love dirt and so by washing our
hands and bathing we can help to keep the germs away.
Germs can make us sick, that is why you must wash your
hands before eating so that germs don't enter your mouth and
body. There are many germs around the toilet and so you must
always wash your hands after using the toilet. You should also
keep your finger nails clean and cut, germs can also get under
them.

( b ) KNOW WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE CARE OF YOUR
TEETH.
Besides dirt, germs also love food, and so any small
pieces left between your teeth will begin to decay and attack
your teeth. You should always clean your teeth every morning, after eating
(especially after candies) and before going to bed. Brush up and down, across the
tops, along the sides and don't forget the backs.

Don't forget to ask your mother to get you a new toothbrush as soon as the
one you are using becomes worn.

(c ) KNOW HOW TO BREATHE CORRECTLY AND TO KNOW THE
IMPORTANCE OF FRESH AIR WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO INDOOR
PLANTS.
We need air to breathe to get oxygen into our blood and so you must
always try to breathe clean, fresh air. Stay away from smoke, fumes and
chemicals and don't try to be 'big' by smoking cigarettes of any kind, especially if
they contain Marijuana. Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth.
The nose passages contain small hairs which filter-out dirt and dust and only allow
clean air into the lungs.
Plants give off oxygen during the day and carbon dioxide, poisonous, at
night. This is why you should not have plants in your bedroom at night.

( d ) KNOW WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR FEET.
Taking care of your feet is very important. Wash your feet thoroughly when
you bathe and make certain you dry them properly, especially between your toes.
Your toenails should be cut regularly straight across to prevent them becoming
ingrown. Wear shoes of the correct size, not too small or too big. Change your
socks daily to prevent foot fungus.

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