Benefits of Living a Healthy Lifestyle 8th Grade Greg Gormly

Elements of a Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Nutrition Sleep

Exercise Weight Control Physical activity burns calories The more intense the activity is, the more calories are burned Calories can be burned even with the simplest of household chores

Exercise Fights Diseases Physical activity can help prevent numerous diseases Some include heart disease, high blood pressure and type two diabetes

Exercise Improves Mood Just thirty minutes of exercise a day can help Physical activity stimulates brain chemicals that can help you feel better This also leads to a positive boost of self-esteem

Exercise Boosts Energy Physical activity improves muscle strength and boosts endurance Also exercising delivers oxygen and nutrients throughout the body This helps the body work more efficently

Nutrition Improved Energy Healthy carbohydrates include fruits, vegetables and whole grains By eating these it helps keep energy levels stable because it takes longer to break down Example of a good breakfast could be oatmeal with fruit

Nutrition Weight Control For one not to gain weight they must burn the same amount of calories that they eat High calorie foods, such as fast food, lead to weight gain

Nutrition Weight Control Nutrient dense foods lead to a smaller caloric intake Nutrient dense foods would include whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean proteins

Nutrition Reduced Diabetes Risk Eating numerous refined carbohydrates can lead to diabetes Whole grains contain vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that lower the risk of type 2 diabetes

Nutrition Reduced Diabetes Risk Increasing polyunsaturated fats helps reduce the chance of getting type 2 diabetes Decreasing saturated fats helps as well

Nutrition Healthy Brain Lowering cholesterol and saturated fats can reduce risk of Alzheimer's Mono and polyunsaturated fats improve cholesterol levels This leads to better protection of brain cells

Sleep Improved Memory During sleep memories are strengthened Also skills you learned when awake are strengthened

Sleep Disease Prevention Studies show people who get fewer than six hours of sleep a night are at risk for diseases These diseases include heart disease, stroke and premature aging

Sleep Increased Energy Studies show increased sleep helps athletic performance College athletes who slept ten hours a night showed greater energy levels

Sleep Improved Grades People who sleep more hours learn in school easier Studies show ten out of 16 kids that slept less had more trouble focusing in school

Sleep Weight Loss People who sleep more lose more fat when dieting Also people who slept less would lose more muscle mass People would also feel hungrier more often

Sleep Weight Loss Sleep and metabolism are controlled by the same part of the brain When a person is tired, hormones are released These hormones increase a persons appetite

Sleep Lower Stress Sleep reduces levels of stress This leads to a better control of blood pressure

The End http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/HQ01676 http://www.livestrong.com/article/508774-5-benefits-of-proper-nutrition/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/02/sleep-health-benefits-_n_817803.html#s234469&title=Improve_Your_Grades