Staying

Healthy

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Grades 6-12

Be smart!

Your health is very important!

If you don’t take care of yourself properly, some problems, such as the following are likely to occur if your lifetime!

1.What activities can you do to stay active?

Walk or ride your bike to places instead of driving or asking for a ride, if possible.

Get in a daily workout for at least 30 min Join a gym Run with a friend or neighbor Don’t be lazy…use the stairs not the

elevator!! Organize and manage your time and

figure out when you can exercise.

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Aerobic Exercise

Exercising can be fun if you make it fun. Look here to believe it and watch a group of teenagers make it fun!

Aerobic- physical activity using air or when breathing increases

2. What is the proper way

to eat?

Limit your portions Look on the labels before eating the

food Try to stay away from fast food and

soda (anything with extreme levels of sodium)

Make sure after you burn calories you are getting them back in some way

Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet

Focus on eating this food group the least!!

Common negative thoughts..

But I don’t want to I can’t do it There isn’t enough time I’m not good enough I don’t know how to exercise properly

3. So, who can you ask for

help or what can you do?

If you have internet access, Google always has answers

A health and phys Ed teacher in your school

Someone you may know who is a personal trainer

A dietician Newspaper, books, or magazine

articles with known credentials

AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE

DOCTOR AWAY!

So make sure to be concened if something doesn’t feel right in your body.

4. How can you

stay away from infection and illnesses?

Don’t share drinks Take vitamins daily Get a flu-shot Use ant-bacterial

liquids on your hands

Be respectful of coughing and sneezing

Rest, rest, and more rest

It’s so important to get enough rest daily. Rest and sleep are just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Your body needs time to recuperate and heal itself. When you’re sleeping, this occurs.

Did you know?!

1. Studies show that individuals who are 20% or more overweight run a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and some forms of cancer.

2. The majority of items in existing vending machines contribute to a variety of health issues including obesity, diabetes and heart disease, as well as behavioral issues such as hyperactivity, fatigue and aggression.

3. In the United States, obesity is second only to smoking as a cause of death.

-Facts from www.dosomething.org

Something to think about

Positive thinking

Eat better Feel Good

Regular Exercise

In order to be healthy overall remember to….

Take your health seriousStay activeEat correctly GOODBYE !Take care of your healthAsk professionals Get enough sleep

Let’s wrap this up!