[Observation] Curious About Poop: Fun Poop Facts
[Observation] Curious About Poop: Fun Poop Facts
Observation
[Observation] Curious About Poop: Fun Poop Facts
In this "Let’s Look" section, we'll learn about animal poop. What do you think of when you hear the word "poop"? After hearing various “fun poop facts,” you might start seeing poop in a whole new way!
So, let's finish up by taking a close look at human poop!
Eww, that’s embarrassing!
Let's start with a quiz then!
Sure. That sounds good.
Which of these is the poop of a healthy person?
Wow, starting right off with quite a question…
Haha, sorry about that!
But I know this one. It's number 2, right?
Yes, exactly. The ideal poop looks like a banana. Sometimes called a "banana poop."
Okay!
So, how many times a day do you think it's healthy to poop?
Once a day, right?
But I don't poop every day...
But I don't poop every day...
Oh, then you're just like me! Actually, it's okay if you don't poop every day.
Really? Is that true?
Yes! Of course, if you go several days without pooping, that's constipation, but having a few bowel movements per week is still considered normal.
よかった～。
お母さんにも言ってなかったけど、実はずっと気になってたんだ～
お母さんにも言ってなかったけど、実はずっと気になってたんだ～
That's a relief to hear. I hadn't even told my mom, but to be honest, I've been worried about it for a while.
What about the color?
The color changes depending on what you eat, too. After eating a lot of meat, poop usually turns a darker brown.
That's true. The color and shape of my poop aren't the same every day. Maybe I should pay closer attention to it.
Good idea.
You can tell a lot about how your body is feeling just by looking at your poop. That's why we say, "Poop is like a letter from your body."
You can tell a lot about how your body is feeling just by looking at your poop. That's why we say, "Poop is like a letter from your body."
A letter from your body?
Like the letters you get from school that you take home to your family. So, if your poop looks different than usual, or if you haven't pooped for a while, be sure to let your family know.
Okay!
Finally, here's a helpful work sheet you can use at home when you're observing your poop.
It kind of feels like playing a board game.
You can print it out and put it up in your bathroom to help you keep an eye on your poop.
I wonder if I'll have banana poop.
Remember, the color and firmness change depending on what you eat, and what we've shown here is only a guide, so don't worry too much.
Oh, that's right!
The important things are to eat well every day, and if you have constipation or diarrhea, be sure to talk to your family.
Okay!
- Reference: “Unkokoro ” by Bunpei Yorifuji and Koichiro Fujita, published by Jitsugyo no Nihonsha, 2010