Effects Of Life Style Factors On The Human Body
By Beau Benhardt
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LIFE-STYLE FACTORS- are repeated behaviors related to way a person lives, which help determine his level of health. NO DRUG ABUSE GET 7-8 HOURS SLEEP EXERCISE 3 3 REGULAR, NUTRITOUS MEALS TIMES PER WEEK MAINTAIN NO TOBACCO HEALHTY WEIGHT
NO ALCOHOL
REGULAR CHECKUPS
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
BIRTH DEFECTS CIRRHOSIS FATTY LIVER BRAIN DAMAGE
SOCIAL PROBLEMS MOUTH CANCER
Exercise 3 Times A Week
Lack Of Proper Exercise
OBESITY WEAK MUSCLES HEART DISEASE WEAKENED BONES SLEEP PROBLEMS LACK OF ENERGY
DECREASED ABILITY TO HANDLE STRESS
Maintain Healthy Weight
Being Over Or Under Weight
OBESITY EATING DISORDERS DIABETES CANCER
LACK OF ENERGY LOW SELF-ESTEEM
WEAKENED IMMUNE HYPERTENSION SYSTEM
No Drug Abuse
Drug Use
ACCIDENTS DEPENDENCE MOOD SWINGS PRISON OVERDOSE LIVER/BRAIN DAMAGE HEART ATTACK
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 lifestyle 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.