Common Health Practices of Grade VI Pupils of Coral Na Munti Elementary School and its Effect in Their Nutritional Status

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Health and sanitation have a big role in a person's everyday living. Not just because it shows how a person lives, but also how safe and secure he/she from some threats in life. We all depend on our health from the care of hospitals and clinics. But aside from them, personally, we must take good care of our own health even in the simplest ways. Carelessness on our health may have personal risks which could be fatal if ignored. And unfortunately, these risks might be contagious particularly in small places like school where children stay most of their time. Coral na Munti Elementary School is one of SBFP (School-Based Feeding Program) recipients here in Agoncillo District, Division of Batangas province. It shields and stimulates the health of different kinds of pupils-young or old. It has a total of 382 males and 340 females, a total of 722 learners. This big population results in a scenario of having undernourished learners. After promoting this proposal, the risks of having a more explicit problem may be lessened. Because of this, the pupils can be encouraged enough on caring for their health which may help them live a healthful and happy life in school and at home.

METHODS

The data gathered were analyzed and interpreted through the use of frequency ranking and weighted mean. Thirty pupils from a population of 104 pupils were the respondents. There is no age range and sex range for profile variables. Their teachers were also consulted to collect more proficient and accurate data.

RESULTS

Health practices had a great effect on the nutritional status of pupils. Sleep was really a part of improving the health of every pupil. Washing hands after excreting prevent different bacteria that can cause transmittable diseases. Brushing teeth at least two times a day really helped in having clean, strong teeth and gums, and in avoiding bad breath. Jogging every day helped with the right circulation of blood inside the body.

DISCUSSIONS

Encouraging pupils to practice health habits had the greatest impact in terms of maintaining normal nutritional status. Teachers must be concerned with the pupils for they are the instruments in improving the nutritional status of wasted pupils, most particularly those who are severely wasted once, and maintaining the result for those normal. Proper caring of the body aided a lot in the development of one's well being.