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Our Health,
Our joy in
Life
Prepared by:
Saudi Diabetes and
Endocrine Association


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Dedication
This nutrition education story is dedicated to the
children and the families of Saudi Arabia.
The aim of this book is to promote a healthy lifestyle;
proper nutrition, and dietary habits for our children, their
families, and future generations. The story maintains the
values of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and encourages
children and their parents to invest in their health and
take actions that avoid many lifestyle-related diseases
that negatively impact our society.
We are confident that children and their parents will
enjoy reading and learning from this book.


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Faisal & Nourah
I am Faisal. I am 6 years
old and my sister,
Nourah, is 5 years old.

We go to school together.
We are active and take
care of our health.
We eat healthy meals
with Mom and Dad.


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Join Us in Our Daily Routine
with Faisal and Nourah
We wake up early in
the morning.
We wash and perform
early morning Fajar
prayers with Mom and
Dad.
We clean our teeth
with our toothbrushes
and toothpaste.


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In the Morning…
We have a healthy and
tasty breakfast with Mom
and Dad. Today we had:
•

One slice of brown
bread with low fat
cheese.

•

A glass of low fat milk.

•

One hard-boiled egg.


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We Put in Our School Bag…
One low fat labneh
sandwich
One apple
One banana


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At the School…
We keep the classroom
clean and do not write
on walls: no scribbling.

We always throw litter in
garbage bins.
We wash our hands
before eating.

We play with our friends
during play time.


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At Home…
We return home by bus.

We wash and perform
noon prayers.

For lunch we eat…
Steamed rice
Vegetables
Low fat laban
Roast chicken
without skin


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In the Afternoon…
We first pray then eat low
fat milk and fresh fruits.

We study, then prepare
our books for the next
day.
We Go to the
Playground to Play…
We play with our friends.

We drink plenty of water.
We keep our gardens clean.
We do not pluck flowers.

We do not play in the street.


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At the Grocery Store…
We help Mom and Dad while
shopping for vegetables,
fruits, chicken, fish, whole
wheat bread, and low fat milk
and cheese.

We do not drink unhealthy
soft drinks or sweetened
juices or eat chips, butter,
fatty foods, or creamy
biscuits.
We buy sweets in small
amounts and ask Mom and
Dad to check nutrition
information on the labels.


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At the Market…
We always hold our
parent’s hands and do
not walk alone or run.

We do not throw
garbage or litter the
streets and public
areas.
We always listen to our
Mom and Dad.


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How We Keep Healthy?
We always wash our hands with
soap and water before eating.
We always wash fruits and
vegetables before eating them.
We always ask Mom and Dad
for the expiry dates on foods.
We always brush our teeth three
times a day.
We always cover our mouth
and nose before sneezing, and
wash our hands with soap and
water.


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When Going on a
Journey…
We do not walk barefoot.

We do not touch insects or
strange objects.
We take water, fruits, and
vegetables in our bags.

At the Corniche…
We do not throw leftover
food, empty cans, or paper
in the Corniche, but in the
assigned baskets.
We listen to our swimming
instructor when playing in
the water.


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After Playing Outside…
We go home, wash
ourselves, and then
do evening prayers.
We watch children's
TV for one hour.


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In the Evening…
We wash ourselves
and perform Ishaa
prayers.
We Enjoy Dinner with
Mom and Dad and Eat:

Baked potato
Vegetables
Low fat yogurts
Fresh fruits
Baked fish
Water


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Before Bed…
We wash our hands and
brush our teeth.
We brush our hair.

We read a story with
Mom and Dad.
We say our bedtime
prayers.

We say “goodnight” to
Mom and Dad.


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That’s Why…
We are clean and are health.
We have strong white teeth.
We have beautiful skin and
hair.
We are smart and active.
We are good at school.
We keep our house, school,
gardens, playgrounds, and
the Corniche clean.


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That’s Why…
We help Mom and Dad.
We eat healthy food and drink
water regularly.
We have strong bones by
drinking low fat milk, exercising,
and playing in the sun for 30
minutes daily.
We sit in Dad’s car in the
backseat and fasten our
seatbelts.
We do not play with electrical
wires, matches, or cleaning
material.


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Thank You for Listening!