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Health Essentials

Michael J. Anderson

The University of Akron

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Simple Steps to ‘Shape Up’

Learn what B.M.I. Means, and understand how to use it

Learn how to exercise correctly and implement a system into your daily routine

Create a balanced diet based on the food guide pyramid

Understand the importance of regular ‘well’ check-ups with your doctor.

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4 EASY STEPS TO….

Know your B.M.I Exercise, Exercise, Exercise

Eat RightGet Regular Check-Ups

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B.M.I.

Used to access over/underweight

Good reference to check for ‘at risk’ kids

Starting point for a healthy lifestyle change

Simply calculated

B.M.I. Weight Status

Below 18.5 Underweight18.5-24.9 Normal25-29.9 OverweightOver 30 Obsese

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Obesity plays a factor in 7 of the top 10 reasons for death in the United States every year!!!

What a GREAT reason to stay in shape!!!!

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Exercise!!!Exercise!!! 30-30 Rule

Cardiovascular

Free Weights

Heart Rate

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A single cigarette can cancel the positive benefits of3 hours of rigorous exercise!!!

What a GREAT reason not to smoke!!!

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EAT RIGHT!!!EAT RIGHT!!! Fast Foods

Balanced Diet

Food Guide Pyramid

Sodium and Caffeine

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Visit Your Visit Your DocDoc!!!!!!

Well Check-ups

Blood Work

Blood Pressure

Heart Rate

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Your Health is Your Your Health is Your Choice!!!Choice!!!

Knowing your B.M.I. Is only the start Exercise weekly and maintain a healthy

lifestyle Your daily attitude is a direct result of the

food you eat See you doctor AT LEAST once a year, even

if you NEVER get sick!!!