Health and Hygiene Badge

Health and Hygiene

The aim of this badge is to educate girls in good health and hygiene

Junior Candidates

1          Know how to clean your teeth properly.

2          Know how and when  to wash your hands properly.

3          Know how to dial 999/112.

Candidates

1          Know how to clean your teeth properly.

2          Know how to wash your hands properly.

3          Know how to dial 999/112.

4          Identify from a food pyramid five healthy foods.

Junior Members

7-9 years – Choose 7

9-11 years – Complete all

1          Know how to care for your

a)  hands,  b)  teeth,   c)  hair.

2          Know how to care for and protect your skin.

3          Know the normal body temperature.

4          Be able to treat yourself if you had a nose bleed.

5          Know what to do if you get an insect sting.

6          Complete the food pyramid.   (See Resource Pack for template)

7          Explain why it’s important to have a healthy breakfast.

8          Explain why daily exercise is important to health.

9          Know how to dial 999/112.

Members

11-13 years – choose 6

13-15 years – Complete all

N.B. All instruction regarding First Aid in this section should be done by a certified First Aid Trainer.

1          Create a chart to include all the essential/emergency services in your area to display in your home.

2          Know how to treat the following

a          Cuts

b          Burns

c          Insect stings

d          Sprains and strains

e          Nose-bleeds

f          Choking.

3          Know how to look after ones personal hygiene.

4          Know about the care and protection of your skin.

5          Know the normal temperature of the body and be able to use and read a thermometer.

6          Know the normal pulse rate for children and adults.

7          Know and understand 6 rules for keeping healthy.

8.         Explain the importance of daily exercise.

9          Know about the dangers of drug abuse.

Senior Members

1.         Do a certified First Aid Course.

2          Write an essay on the importance of eating a healthy diet and taking regular exercise.

3.         Know about the dangers of drug abuse.