Proyecto sobre promoción de estilos de vida saludables en los niños y niñas del Parvulario Politécnico de la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo. Riobamba 2013.

Abstract

Was implemented a project about healthy Life styles for Polytechnic Nursery children in Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo. Riobamba, was compiled information about socio demographic characteristics, knowledge and practices through surveying to 20 children. The results were 25% are women and 75% are men. Ages between 4 and 5 years, the 65% do not apply the daily shower, the 45% have inadequate tooth brushing, the 55% poorly washed hands, the 65% eat fast food, the 30% do not practice physical activity and the 60% do not use their free time in a better way. Because of the low level of knowledge and practices was applied the project about healthy life styles promotion which contained nine lesson plans used the participatory and playful active methodologies, applying some techniques such us: brain storming, collage, practical demonstration, video forum, presenting puppet show, storytelling, dynamics, songs, individual and group work, supported y teaching materials as: food pyramid, puzzle, educational films, posters, complementing with the guidance of the World Health Organization. At the end of the educational workshops obtained a 95% of learning effectiveness increasing the level of knowledge of healthy life styles with the topics: personal hygiene, healthy eating and physical activity, it is recommended the replications of the project in the Polytechnic Nursery.