health + lifestyle

• Achieved Health benefits

  • Reduced stress/tension
  • Increase in serotonin levels
  • Ability to control emotions
  • Increase in self-confidence & self-esteem
• Taking part in exercise


  Can take your mind of your problems from work, home or school. This helps prevent stress related illness such as depression
• When you exercise

  You release a chemical called serotonin also known as the 'feel good hormone'. When serotonin is released it makes you feel good
• When playing sport

  You need to be disciplined as you need to follow the rules and stick to tactics or roles. This can help you control your emotions, improve confidence and self-esteem
• Exercise


  Can make you feel part of something. Being part of a team can give you confidence. The more you exercise you do the better you perform this can also improve confidence
• Social health and wellbeing


  When basic human needs are met: Food, Shelter, Clothing. You have friendship and support, some value in society is socially active and has little stress ion social circumstances. It works together with physical and mental health
• Social Health benefits from exercise

  • Allows us to meet new people and make new friends
  • Allows us to meet and socialise with our current friends
  • Can improve our cooperation skills
  • Can increase our social activities
• Different age groups


  • Elderly person
  • Child
• An elderly person may benefit socially


  By meeting people so they are not lonely
• A child may benefit from exercise

  By improving their social skills
• Explanation of Health Benefit

  • Improved heart function
  • Improved efficiency of body systems
  • Reduce the risk of some illness
  • Ability to do everyday tasks
  • Avoid being obese
• A stronger heart

  Pumps more efficiently so there is less strain on the heart reducing the chance of heart attacks
• The musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems

  Are more efficient with regular exercise. Weight bearing exercise increases bone density reducing the chance of osteoporosis
• Exercise


  Reduces blood pressure so there is less chance of having a heart attack or stroke. Exercise also improves the immune system so you are less likely to get ill
• Due to improved body systems

  You can function more easily. You can do everyday tasks without getting tired such as gardening, running up the stairs. You are not slowed down by excess weight
• Exercise


  Burns calories so you are less likely to be overweight or obese. Obesity is linked to several health problems such as heart attacks, stroke and diabetes
• Explanation of Health Benefit

  • Improved fitness
  • Reduced chance of injury
  • Supporting physical ability to work
• Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle

  • Obesity/excessive weight gain
  • Poor self-esteem
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Poor sleep
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Heart disease and stroke
  • Lethargy (lacking energy)
• Obesity/excessive weight gain


  Due to inactivity and a reduction in metabolic rate
• Being overweight or obese

  Can lead to depression, a lack of brain function and release of serotonin
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)


  Lack of exercise and a poor diet can lead to an inefficient heart and potentially damaged blood vessels
• Poor sleep


  Lack of oxygen delivery to cells and excessive weight have been linked to snoring and restless legs. This disturbs sleep, as does not doing enough exercise to feel tired at night
• Being overweight


  Can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure and cholesterol


  Increase the risk of a heart attack and a stroke
• Lethargy (lacking energy)


  Low oxygen levels can lead to a feeling of fatigue and tiredness
• How obesity can affect performance

  • Limits cardiovascular endurance
  • Limits flexibility
  • Limits agility
  • Limits speeds/power
• Sedentary lifestyle


  A lifestyle where there is little or no exercise
• Reasons for more people leading a sedentary lifestyle

  • More people use cars and public transport than cycle or walk
  • More jobs are computer based and are therefore sedentary
  • Large amount of time at school or work is spent sitting
  • Large amount of time at home is spent sitting playing computer games and watching TV
• Obesity


  A term used to describe people with a large fat content, caused by an imbalance of calories consumed compared to energy expenditure
• A person is considered obese if they have a body mass index (BMI) of over 30 or over 20 % above standard weight to height ratio
• If body fat gets to this level it can have serious health implications
• Nutrition


  The energy and nutrients needed by your body to grow and stay healthy come from the air you breathe, the food you eat and the fluids you drink
• Nutrients


  • Carbohydrates
  • Fats
  • Proteins
  • Water
  • Fibre
• Carbohydrates


  • The body's main source of energy
  • Simple carbs digest quickly and cause spikes in blood sugar and energy levels
  • Complex carbs digest slowly and keep blood sugar levels stable
• Fats


  • Another source of energy for the body
  • Saturated and trans fats increase cholesterol and the risk of heart disease, diabetes and other health problems
  • Not all fats are bad for you. Good fats can help lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure and improve overall health
• Proteins


  • Essential nutrients that the body uses for growth and repair
  • Proteins are broken down into amino acids during digestion, and the body uses them to build new cells, repair tissue and produce antibodies
• Water


  Essential for the body. It is involved in every bodily function and makes up over half of your body weight! A lack of water can lead to dehydration and other health problems
• Fibre


  Not a nutrient, but an important part of a healthy diet and essential for digestive health. It can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, weight gain and some cancers
• Vitamins and Minerals


  • B Vitamins
  • Vitamin C
  • Calcium
  • Iron
• B Vitamins


  Help with the release of energy and the repair of tissue