Enjoying a Healthy Lifestyle Some Guidelines for Healthy Living
Objectives List the guidelines for a healthy lifestyle; List the possible consequences of living an unhealthy lifestyle; Evaluate choices concerning a person’s lifestyle and practices.
Overview Introduction A Healthy Lifestyle Benefits of Healthy Living Consequences of an Unhealthy Lifestyle Evaluating Lifestyle Choices Assignment Class Project
What is a healthy lifestyle? Say whether the following practices are healthy or unhealthy.
A Healthy Lifestyle Diet and Nutrition Regular Exercise Avoiding drugs and alcohol Safe sexual practices Rest and Recreation Personal Hygiene
Diet and Nutrition Healthy eating simply means eating wholesome and balanced food that contributes to good health and eliminating foods that leads to illness, diseases
Diet and Nutrition The food you eat should contain the right amount of simple and complex carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Some examples of healthy foods are organic food, whole grains, unsaturated fats, fruits, vegetables and water
Regular Exercise Doing regular cardiovascular exercises and workouts not only keep you fit but also help relieve stress and tension. It helps you fight fatigue, burns fat and loses weight and prevents clogged arteries.
Avoiding Drugs and Alcohol How serious is drug/alcohol abuse among teenagers in your community? Very serious Somewhat serious Not too serious Not at all serious
Avoiding Drugs and Alcohol
Safe Sexual Practices Sex is natural and enjoyable Certain risk are associated with unsafe sex Unwanted pregnancy Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Rest and Recreation Allocating time for rest and recreation is necessary to have a balanced and healthy lifestyle. There are many ways to relax and unwind from the stresses of life. Setting aside time to do things with your family and friends will improve your relationship.
Personal Hygiene Maintaining proper sanitary practices and a hygienic way of life is part of living healthy. A clean living and working condition prevent diseases and helps your mind declutter
The benefits of a healthy lifestyle There are many benefits to be derived from practicing a healthy lifestyle. List as many as you can.
Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle Maintains physical fitness Relieves stress and tension Reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes Improves and maintains energy levels Improves mental and emotional wellness Reduces the risk of certain diseases Prevents the onset of certain diseases Improves relations with family and fiends
The consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle Practicing an unhealthy lifestyle may result in serious consequences. List as many as you can.
Consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle Some types of cancer Diabetes Hypertension Obesity Sexually transmitted infections Anorexia Malnutrition
Summary of Healthy Practices Regular physical activity Eating well Managing stress Avoiding destructive habits Practicing safe sex Adopting good safety habits Learning first aid Adopting good personal health habits Seeking and complying with medical advice Being an informed consumer Protecting the environment
Do You have a healthy lifestyle? In which of these categories do you fall? 9 or more - I have a healthy lifestyle 5 – 8 - I have a fairly healthy lifestyle 1- 4 - I have a lot of room for improvement
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