Healthy Living
How much water should you drink per day?
6-8 cups per day, your body is made up of 60% water-- what are the signs of dehydration?
Dizziness, lightheadness, dry mouth, confusion, headache
How can you maintain a habit?
Routine!
What are positive things you can do to support your body image?
-Words of affirmation, being patient with yourself, knowing what makes your OWN body feel good
What is protein?
Proteins are needed for the body to function properly. They are the basis of body structures, such as skin and hair, and of other substances such as enzymes, cytokines, and antibodies.
Eggs, meat, beans, spinach, yogurt
How long should you brush your teeth?
2 minutes 2 times per day
How much sleep is required?
7-10 hours
What are some examples of healthy habits?
Drinking enough water, going for a walk, sleeping well, reading, engaging in hobbies, talking with a friend, journaling
What is the key to maintaining healthy lifestyle?
Balance! You should enjoy the things you are eating to fuel your body, and eat the things that make you feel good!
True or false: Frozen vegetables and fruit are not as good for you as fresh?
FALSE frozen is just as good for you, and can be more affordable!
What are UNHEALTHY habits for changing your weight?
Fasting, cutting out carbs, completing restricting foods
How long does it take to change a habit?
According to google 66 days
What are carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates, or carbs, are sugar molecules. Along with proteins and fats, carbohydrates are one of three main nutrients found in foods and drinks. Your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. Glucose, or blood sugar, is the main source of energy for your body's cells, tissues, and organs.
cereal, fruit, vegetables
True or false: I am too young to worry about budgeting my money and will just get a credit card when I turn 18
Budgeting money is an important skill to have
How much physical activity should you be getting a week?
What are some tools you can use to maintain a habit
Tracking, accountability partner, journaling, patience
What is a healthy fat?
Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are healthy fats. For instance, both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats help lower your bad cholesterol (or LDL) and boost your good cholesterol (HDL), lowering your risk for heart disease
examples: avacado, nuts, olive oil,
How can you practice meditation?
Start small
What is Nutrition?
The science behind how your body uses the componets of food to grow,maintain & repair its self
How long does it take to start a new habit?
sometimes only 18 days!
What percentage of your diet needs to be protein? What needs to be carbohydrates? What amount needs to be fat?
Protein: 10-35%
Carbs: 45-65%
Fat: 25-35%