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Eating Well

 

Do’s

•  Make sure you enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods.

• Between meals, ensure that the snacks you eat are healthy. These can include, cheese, vegetable sticks, fruit, yoghurt, wholegrain sandwiches or soups.

Don’ts

• Try to avoid snacking on sugary and sweets between meals. The snacks to avoid include, cakes, biscuits, pastries and lollies.

 

 

Drinking Well

 

Do’s

• Remember to always drink tap water, especially before and after you participate in physical activity. Being hydrated is essential!

Don’ts

• Avoid acidic and sugary drinks. These can include, fruit juice, cordial, soft drink and sports drinks.

 

 

Cleaning Well

 

Do’s

• Remember to brush and floss your teeth twice a day. It is the best ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy and clean.

• When brushing remember to use a small amount of fluoride toothpaste, especially before you go to bed.

• Clean between your teeth with fluoride, dental woodsticks or an interdental brush.

 

 

Staying Well

 

Do’s

• Make sure you have regular check-ups with your doctor.

• Protect your face, skin and lips from too much sub by wearing a hat, a t-shirt, and putting on sunscreen and lip protection.

 

 

Playing Well

 

Do’s

• When playing high contact sport ensure that you’re wearing appropriate mouth-guards.

• Wear a full-faced helmet or face guard when playing in sports such as cricket.