8 th 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 ID: 595446
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Benefits of Living a Healthy Lifestyle
8th GradeGreg Gormly Slide2
Elements of a Healthy Lifestyle
ExerciseNutritionSleepSlide3
Exercise
Weight ControlPhysical activity burns caloriesThe more intense the activity is, the more calories are burnedCalories can be burned even with the simplest of household choresSlide4
Exercise
Fights DiseasesPhysical activity can help prevent numerous diseasesSome include heart disease, high blood pressure and type two diabetesSlide5
Exercise
Improves MoodJust thirty minutes of exercise a day can helpPhysical activity stimulates brain chemicals that can help you feel betterThis also leads to a positive boost of self-esteemSlide6
Exercise
Boosts EnergyPhysical activity improves muscle strength and boosts enduranceAlso exercising delivers oxygen and nutrients throughout the bodyThis helps the body work more
efficentlySlide7
Nutrition
Improved EnergyHealthy carbohydrates include fruits, vegetables and whole grainsBy eating these it helps keep energy levels stable because it takes longer to break downExample of a good breakfast could be oatmeal with fruitSlide8
Nutrition
Weight ControlFor one not to gain weight they must burn the same amount of calories that they eatHigh calorie foods, such as fast food, lead to weight gainSlide9
Nutrition
Weight ControlNutrient dense foods lead to a smaller caloric intakeNutrient dense foods would include whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean proteinsSlide10
Nutrition
Reduced Diabetes RiskEating numerous refined carbohydrates can lead to diabetesWhole grains contain vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that lower the risk of type 2 diabetesSlide11
Nutrition
Reduced Diabetes RiskIncreasing polyunsaturated fats helps reduce the chance of getting type 2 diabetesDecreasing saturated fats helps as wellSlide12
Nutrition
Healthy BrainLowering cholesterol and saturated fats can reduce risk of Alzheimer'sMono and polyunsaturated fats improve cholesterol levelsThis leads to better protection of brain cellsSlide13
Sleep
Improved MemoryDuring sleep memories are strengthened Also skills you learned when awake are strengthenedSlide14
Sleep
Disease PreventionStudies show people who get fewer than six hours of sleep a night are at risk for diseasesThese diseases include heart disease, stroke and premature agingSlide15
Sleep
Increased EnergyStudies show increased sleep helps athletic performanceCollege athletes who slept ten hours a night showed greater energy levelsSlide16
Sleep
Improved GradesPeople who sleep more hours learn in school easierStudies show ten out of 16 kids that slept less had more trouble focusing in schoolSlide17
Sleep
Weight LossPeople who sleep more lose more fat when dietingAlso people who slept less would lose more muscle massPeople would also feel hungrier more oftenSlide18
Sleep
Weight LossSleep and metabolism are controlled by the same part of the brainWhen a person is tired, hormones are releasedThese hormones increase a persons appetiteSlide19
Sleep
Lower StressSleep reduces levels of stressThis leads to a better control of blood pressureSlide20
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/HQ01676http://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