Health Behaviors

Build strong bones and muscles

Control your weight Lower risk of diabetes and cancer

Higher self confidence

Why is physical activity important?

How often should you be physically active?

Be Active for 30 Minutes a

Day One 30 minute

activity Two 15 minute

activities Three 10

minute activities

Walk your dog Play a game of tag

Ride your bike Go swimming

Dance Play a sport

What counts as physical activity?

You work your heart Your heart pumps blood to

muscles Your muscles generate force You stay healthy!

What happens to your body when you’re physical?

The Food Pyramid!

What foods are good for you?

Vegetables

Whole grains

Fruits Fiber Meats

What do good foods do to your body?

Keep your heart healthy Give your body nutrients Help your body break

down food Control your weight

What foods are bad for you?

Fast food Pizza, fries and pies Cookies, doughnuts, and

candies Pasta products and white

rice Dairy products

What do bad foods do to your body?

Clog arteries Develop heart

disease Gain weight High blood

pressure

Which liquids should you drink more of?

Water Milk 100% Orange Juice

Which liquids should you stay away from?

Soda Sports drinks Drinks with too

much sugar

Drinks

Healthy Water Milk

100% Juice

Unhealthy Pop

Sports Drinks Sugary Drinks

Water

Why does water keep your body healthy?

It has nutrients! Reduces risk of getting sick Flushes the bad stuff out Improves concentration

How much water should you drink daily?

6-8 Glasses At least 3-4 at school Drink even more when physically active!