vol. 14, no. 5 |may 2015
free supplement
F
ifth grade
students from
Ms. Ileana
Chand’s class
at La Sierra
Academy in
Riverside,
California,
wrote about
what they do to
stay healthy. Ms.
Chand reports
her students are
an all-star class!
They believe in
helping those
around them,
respecting each
other’s ideas,
and working
together. Their
classroom is an
awesome team,
and they have
fun learning!
Every Friday at school I go
to running club to stay fit and
healthy. I also stay healthy by
washing my hands so that I
won’t get sick.
—Taytan
Exercise helps make your
bones stronger. Running
helps by clearing stress. The
most important lesson in being
healthy is trusting in God! You
can always count on Him if
you’re stressed. Pray to God, and
try to drink two liters of water
every day.—Patrick
I always wash my hands, drink
lots of water, exercise, and get lots
of sunlight. At my school we have
PE and play hockey, volleyball,
soccer, and kickball. I like to
stay healthy by riding my
bike, skateboarding, and
roller-skating. I try to go
outside in the sunlight
for about 30 minutes a
day to stay healthy!
—Kylie
A way to be healthy
is by washing your hands.
Exercise so you can be strong. If
you exercise outside, you can also
get vitamin D, which comes from
the sun. Sleep is also
good for the body.
—Carlos
After church on
Sabbath my family and
I go hiking. I also run
a mile each day. We
need sunlight because
it is important to get
vitamin D, and sunlight
also strengthens our bones.
I also stay healthy by eating
lots of fruit and vegetables.
—Yareli
I like going outside to get
fresh air. I also like to run and play
outside at recess.—William
Good nutrition helps you get
energy. Exercise helps you
control your weight
and helps your blood
have space to circulate.
Exercise helps your
bones get stronger and
uses up energy so you
can have a good sleep
at night. I also try to get
as much nutrition as I can
and play soccer.—Rachel
I run at my school. We have a running club on Friday
mornings. Exercise is good because it helps you control
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your weight and makes your bones
stronger. I also play football. I try to
go outside, exercise, and drink a lot
of water.—Maya
I think water is important, and
I recommend drinking eight cups
of water a day. I always do running
club every Friday, and running club is
about getting exercise. Stay healthy
and trust in God.—Gabriella
I like to play basketball. It is a good
sport to play, and I get good exercise
from playing it. I think you can be
healthy by eating nutritious foods and
by getting exercise.—Christopher
I eat healthy foods and I jog around
my backyard. Sports are good
exercise because you run, jump, and
jog. Also, I go paintballing with my
dad. This exercise is good for you
because you have to hide and run,
and you have to have good reflexes.
Exercise and proper hygiene are
important.—Conner
I drink lots of water because
water takes most of the toxins
from our bodies. I also like to go
outdoors. For example, taking a
hike in fresh air is good because our
bodies need fresh air. If you want
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to be healthy, you should exercise,
drink lots of water.— Shari
I like to eat salads. I play outside
with my dog to get exercise and
sunshine. I don’t like to stay up late,
so I make sure to get enough rest
by sleeping early. I make sure that I
get enough water for the day. And
if something bad happens, I trust in
God.—Joseph
I eat fruits and vegetables, and I
believe in God. Believing in God is
healthy, and I love God. I also try to
exercise. —Javier
I like playing volleyball in my club
every Sunday and Tuesday. It helps
me stay fit and helps me get exercise.
I also try to get proper hydration.
Proper hydration is important
because 70 percent of our body is
made out of water.—Chelsea
My family has a Wii. There is a
board on the floor and you have to
run in a race and play games. It’s
fun! I also run with my pet every
morning to stay healthy. I think you
should try different things to stay
healthy.—Sara
Exercise is really important. On
Sabbaths, I either hike or bike and
that helps me be healthy. Rest helps
you, and you should sleep for at least
eight to 10 hours each night. Being
healthy helps you be strong and helps
you grow.—Landon
I exercise because it helps your
body. It also strengthens your bones
and muscles. Nutrition is good
because eating fruits and vegetables
gives you energy.— Matthew
I stay healthy by drinking water. I
also try to eat healthy. I run in the
running club, and I run in 5K or 10K
races with my mom. I also try to get
lots of rest, even though I’m busy!
—Isabella
I stay healthy by getting good
nutrition. You should also drink
water, because 70 percent of your
body is water. Another important
thing to do is to trust God. When you
trust Him, it takes away your worry.
—Naia
I like to drink a lot of water. My
family and I will go on runs or hikes,
and I think by doing these things you
can be healthy. I try to eat healthy
and not eat junk food, because if you
eat too much junk food it can hurt
your body. I also try to go outside so I
can get enough vitamin D.—Jarrod