2. Health and Wellness for the General Population Jeremy Szeluga Rowan University

3. What is Health? Physical Health - Exercise and Nutrition Mental Health - Social Well being Determinants of Health

4. Ways to become Healthier Physically Lifestyle Change Eating Healthy Exercise Mentally Small Goals Good Nights Rest Stress Relievers

5. Why Eating Healthy is Important Promotes overall Health and Wellness Helps Maintain Healthy Weight Reduces Risk of: a)Chronic Heart Disease b)Diabetes c)Hypertension d)Certain Types of Cancer

6. Control your own diet! ChooseMyPlateChooseMyPlate

7. Think Smart Nutrition Portioned Meals Small Frequent Meals Balanced Meals Variety

8. What Kind of Drinks? Water! Light sugared energy drinks after workouts

9. Portion Control 55-60% Carbohydrates 20-30% Protein 20% Fat

10. Types of Macronutrients

11. Bad Nutrition Stay away from Fast Food! Control amount of Fat Intake Control Sweets and Sugar Do not Binge Eat in one Sitting

12. Why Exercise is Important Helps Prevent Disease Improves Stamina Strengthens and Tones Controls Weight Enhances Flexibility Improves Quality of Life

13. How Often Should You Exercise? Cardiovascular 3-5 days a week 30 minutes Strength 2-3 days a week Arms, Chest, Shoulders and Legs

15. Cardiovascular Exercises Running/Walking (Treadmill or Track) Elliptical Bike Stepper Swimming Recreational Activities

16. Keep Variety In Workouts!

17. Types of Resistant Training Free Weights Weight Machines Resistant Bands Medicine Ball Your own Body Weight

18. Things to Remember When Exercising Remember to: Keep Proper Form Target individual Muscle Groups Track your Progress Listen to your Body Properly Fuel and Refuel your body

19. New to Exercising? Keep it Simple and Easy! Start with Short Term Goals Ask for Help (Personal Trainers) Don’t get Overwhelmed Make it a Lifestyle Choice All Success Stories Have a Beginning

21. For a Healthy Lifestyle Eat Healthy and Exercise Daily! It isn’t a choice, it’s a lifestyle Baby Steps Support Live Healthy!