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Daily Habits That DESTROY Your KIDNEYS: What You Need to Know

Our kidneys play a crucial role in maintaining overall health by filtering waste products, balancing fluids, and regulating electrolytes in the body. Unfortunately, many common daily habits can negatively impact kidney function and potentially lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD). In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the most damaging habits and provide tipsContinue reading “Daily Habits That DESTROY Your KIDNEYS: What You Need to Know”

Grade. 5 – Science Lesson Plan: Term 2 Unit 2

Here’s a lesson plan following the KUD strategy and the 5Es for fifth-grade students focusing on the objective of identifying plants and animals grown for food, using Jamaica’s National Standard Curriculum: Lesson Plan # 1: Exploring Plants and Animals Grown for Food Grade Level: 5th GradeSubject: ScienceObjective: Students will identify plants and animals grown forContinue reading “Grade. 5 – Science Lesson Plan: Term 2 Unit 2”

The Bounty of Nature: Exploring Plants Used for Foods

In the vast tapestry of life, plants hold a special place as the primary source of sustenance for humans and countless other species. From the humble grains that form the basis of our diets to the vibrant array of fruits, vegetables, and herbs that grace our plates, plants provide nourishment, flavor, and sustenance in abundance.Continue reading “The Bounty of Nature: Exploring Plants Used for Foods”

A Healthy and balanced Diet

Making healthy food choices Making healthy food choices is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. Here are some key reasons why making healthy food choices is important: Nutrient Intake: Healthy foods are rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. These nutrients are necessary for various bodily functions, includingContinue reading “A Healthy and balanced Diet”

Balanced and Unbalanced Diet

Focus Question 1: Why is it important to have a balanced diet? What is a balanced diet? A balanced diet is a diet that provides all the essential nutrients in the right amounts to support proper growth, maintenance, and functioning of the body. It includes a variety of foods from all the major food groupsContinue reading “Balanced and Unbalanced Diet”