Countdown to Your HealthPresenter: Maureen Lyons

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What it 54321+8?

5 Fruits & Vegetables4 Glasses of Water

3 Laughs with Friends2 Less than 2 Hours of Screen Time

1 Hour of Physical Activity+ 8 Hours of Sleep

Why is it important for students to learn to make

healthy choices now?

5 Fruits & Vegetables

• Powerhouse of vitamins & minerals• Variety of nutrients and fiber• Choose a variety of fruits & vegetables– Remember to EAT a Rainbow!

Health Issues

• Blood pressure• Colon cancer• Heart disease• Constipation• Stroke• Overweight• Diabetes

What are some ways to increase a person’s

consumption of fruits and vegetables?

4 Glasses of Water• Removes toxins from

our body• Cleanses our system• Healthy skin• Regulates body

temperature

• Hydrates the brain (95% of the brain is water)

• Hydrates the cells (2/3’s of our body is water)

• Decreases hunger

Other Facts

• ¾ of Americans are mildly to chronically dehydrated

• Exercise creates the need for more water• Hot or windy days and high altitude creates

the need for more water

Health Concerns

• Dehydration• Constipation• Overeating• Heat Stroke• Can’t think clearly• Shaky and uncomfortable• Thirsty• Toxins and wastes not removed

efficiently from cells and the body• Fatigue

What are some way to increase water

consumption each day for you and your students?

3 Laughs with FriendsLaughter improves…

Your mental healthYour ability to deal with daily life stress Your brain’s neurochemicals which helps to

lower anxiety, depression and blood pressureYour immune system

• Fatigued• And• Constantly• Stressed!

STRESS

• A result when your body is faced with demands and pressures of many kinds.

• A push you feel inside that throws you off-balance mentally, emotionally and physically.

• Something that makes it hard to think clearly and make good decisions.

Laughter-The Best Medicine

• Learn to laugh at yourself

• Laugh with others• Find ways to bring

laughter and joy to your day

Less than 2 Hours of Screen Time A Day

• Less time with family and friends

• Less time being physically active

• Decreased calories burned

• Decreased use of muscles and bone use

• Decreased use of brains to interact with others and to be creative in our thoughts

Exercise while watching television

Schedule your screen timeKeep the television and

computer out of the bedroom

1 Hour of Physical Activity A Day

People who get 1 hour of physical activity a day…

• Live longer and are stronger• Clear their minds and bring more

oxygen to the brain• Have stronger bones• Have an increase in energy and

blood flow• Have a increased desire to do more

exercise• Have improved memory and

attention• Sleep better at night

DECREASED• Blood pressure• Heart attacks• Strokes• Obesity• Diabetes

Only 1/3 of American teens get 1 hour of physical

activity a day.How can you become more

physically active?

+ 8 Hours of Sleep

Allows the body to rebuild and repair itself Allows us to become refreshed so we can work

and think at our best Helps your brain to hardwire your memories Helps us to have a positive outlook and

demeanor, rather than moody and irritable Helps with anxiety, depression and stress

hormones Helps with concentration Helps you to maintain a healthy weight

Avoid things that keep you from falling asleep.

Have a regular time to go to bed and to get up .

Avoid activities and drinks that make it difficult to

sleep.Sleep in a dark room.

There is only ONE you!Keep a 54321+8 countdown for your

good health and well –being!

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