Benefits of a healthy lifestyle
In this lesson, we will learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle as well as the risk factors associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
Benefits of a healthy lifestyle
In this lesson, we will learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle as well as the risk factors associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
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Key learning points
- Links between inactivity and ill health (including cancer and cardio-vascular)
- Benefits of maintaining a healthy weight
- Health benefits of a good diet (minimising cancer and tooth decay risks)
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- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
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Adult supervision suggested.
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5 Questions
Q1.
To live a healthy lifestyle we should aim to eat how many portions of fruit and vegetables per day?
10
3
7
Q2.
Which of the following can be defined as vigorous physical activities? Select 3 answers
Chess
Walking
Walking the dog
Q3.
We can measure our pulse to ensure that we are engaging in moderate to vigorous activity in which locations of our body? (Select two answers)
Ear
Elbow
Leg
Nose
Q4.
What does BMI stand for?
Body mass indication
Body muscle index
Bone mass index
Q5.
A sedentary lifestyle has many health benefits
True
5 Questions
Q1.
How many hours of sleep should an 11 year old aim for each night?
6-8 hours
7-9 hours
8-10 hours
Q2.
Large amounts of visceral fat releases high amounts of... (select all correct answers)
Minerals and nutrients
Water
Q3.
Sedentary lifestyles can increases the chances of anxiety and depression.
False
Q4.
When making changes to our lifestyle, it is important that we gradually increase our physical activity levels.
False
Q5.
Improved muscular strength is a benefit of a healthy lifestyle. What is the term that relates to the growth of muscles?
Hypergrowth
Hypermuscle
Muscle growth