Healthful Hints to Preserve Your HEALTH Learning Target Describe what aspects of health are affected by different lifestyle factors
Lifestyle Factors – are repeated behaviors related to the way a person lives, which help determine his/her level of health. What healthy habits do you practice everyday?
1) Get between 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Reduces STRESS! Lowers BP Recharges your batteries Increases immune function Rest = Better Mood Enhanced Memory
2) Eat 3 meals a day at regular times. Refueling the body Maintaining energy throughout the entire day
3) Eat breakfast daily. Refuel - after 6+ hrs. of rest Gets your metabolism started Increases alertness Increases productivity Increases cognition and memory Weight control Decreases your chance for disease
4) Abstain from smoking. Will not become addicted Lowers the risk of lung cancer, other cancers, heart attack, stroke, and chronic lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
5) Do not use alcohol. Sound decision making No risk of addiction
6) Exercise 1 hr. EVERYDAY Benefits to Physical Health Higher energy level Decreased risk of getting certain diseases Better weight control Increased heart and lung functioning Better Sleep
6) Exercise 1 hr. EVERYDAY Benefits to Mental/Emotional Health Enhanced self-esteem Sharpened mental alertness Reduced stress Relaxed attitude
6) Exercise 1 hr. EVERYDAY Benefits to Social Health Meet new people Share common goals together Interact and cooperate with others Help others
7) Maintain your recommended weight. Healthier Heart – decreased Heart Disease risk Lower your risk for Diabetes Improved blood pressure Improved cholesterol levels
Class Assignment Letter to Mr. Shadrach Reflect on the 7 lifestyle factors discussed in class today. Your job is to write a letter to me (Mr. Shadrach) letting me know how you are doing with each one. Be sure to include what actions you will take in order to improve.