Effects Of Life Style Factors On The Human Body

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LIFE-STYLE FACTORS- are repeated behaviors related to way a person lives, which help determine his level of health.

GET 7-8 HOURS SLEEP

3 REGULAR, NUTRITOUS MEALS

NO TOBACCO

NO ALCOHOL

NO DRUG ABUSE

EXERCISE 3 TIMES PER WEEK

MAINTAIN HEALHTY WEIGHT

REGULAR CHECK-UPS

Are You In The Know?

In your Journal, write down (3) possible health problems that could occur if an individual were to choose NOT to practice each of the given Life-Style Factors.

Get 7-8 Hours Sleep

Not Enough Sleep

LACK OF ENERGY

INCREASED CHANCE OF DISEASE

POSSIBLE CAR ACCIDENTS

SAFETY RISKS DUE TO DECREASED ABILITY TO PAY

ATTENTION

Eat (3) Regular, Nutritious Meals

Lack Of Proper Nutrition

ULCERS

OBESITY

HYPERTENSION

LACK OF ENERGY

WEAK BONES

INCREASED FAT & CHOLESTEROL

DIABETES

COLON CANCER

No Tobacco

Use Of Tobacco

HEART DISEASE

EMPHYSEMA

LUNG CANCER

MOUTH CANCER

TOOTH LOSS

ADDICTION

HYPERTENSION

WRINKLED SKIN

No Alcohol

Alcohol Use

ALCOHOLISM

DRINKING AND DRIVING

SOCIAL PROBLEMS

MOUTH CANCER

BIRTH DEFECTS

CIRRHOSIS

FATTY LIVER

BRAIN DAMAGE

Exercise 3 Times A Week

Lack Of Proper Exercise

OBESITY

WEAK MUSCLES

HEART DISEASE

DECREASED ABILITY TO HANDLE STRESS

WEAKENED BONES

SLEEP PROBLEMS

LACK OF ENERGY

Maintain Healthy Weight

Being Over Or Under Weight

OBESITY

LACK OF ENERGY

CANCER

WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM

LOW SELF-ESTEEM

DIABETES

EATING DISORDERS

HYPERTENSION

No Drug Abuse

Drug Use

ACCIDENTS

DEPENDENCE

MOOD SWINGS

HEART ATTACK

OVERDOSE

LIVER/BRAIN DAMAGE

PRISON

MENTAL PROBLEMS

Regular Medical Check-ups

Only See Doctor When Your Sick

HEART DISEASE

UNDIAGNOSED CANCER

PREGNANCY PROBLEMS

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

LIVER PROBLEMS

NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES

Choices ??????????

THE CHOICES WE MAKE IN OUR LIVES HAVE CONSEQUENCES. THEY EFFECT BOTH THE QUANTITY OF LIFE (HOW LONG WE LIVE) AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE (HOW MUCH WE ENJOY BEING ALIVE).

CHOOSE WISELY

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Objective- The students will demonstrate the ability to recognize the cause and effect relationship that certain life-style choices could have on their health.

Activity- A list of healthy life-style choices will be presented. The students are to write in their journal at least three possible effects that could result if they choose not to practice the healthy life-style choice.

Process- Give the student approximately (2) minutes to list possible negative consequences of each behavior.