The new teacher came to school and notice learners bad eating behavior that make them sick and cause large number of absenteeism. She decided to teach them about health eating habits. 

The new teacher

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At the beginning of the year, the children were longing for the arrival of the new teacher because their teacher from the previous year has retired. On the day of the arrival it was very hot. She came into class and introduce herself. 'Good morning children. How are you today? ' Learners reply: 'Good morning teacher. We are fine thank you and how you teacher?' I am very well thank you.

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Help our bodies to fight and to remain healthy

After the lesson presentation, she encourages learners to start eating healthy by preparing a daily short oral presentation about their lunch they brought to school. 

Furthermore, she organised a staff meeting to get other teachers involved as well and at the meeting they come up with a plan to develop a snack requirements for parents on what to put in their lunch boxes. 

Attention: Parents<br>We kindly request you to pack a healthy lunch for your child. Bread, yogurt, fruit, juice and water in pump bottles. No sweets, chips or fizzy drinks please.<br>Thank you, we will highly appreciate your cooperation. 

Diseases such as diabetes and heart problems 

After her observations, she planned a lesson about healthy eating habits and their benefits 

Days passed and the teacher notice that learners in her class do not come to school everyday with related problem.

Then the teacher decided to observe their eating behaviour

The teacher introduced herself as Ms Linda from Eastern cape in Mtata village and asked learners to introduce themselves using an icebreaker. 