Scriptures about Health
Where can we find the Word of Wisdom?
What are the five basic food groups?
Why were we given bodies?
We are made in the image of our Heavenly Father.
What are some exercises you can do to get your heart rate beating faster?
running, tag, dancing, walking, sports, etc.
How does the amount of sleep we get affect the health of our bodies?
Sleep is involved in healing and repair of your heart and blood vessels. Ongoing sleep deficiency is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke.
State 3 things the Word of Wisdom says we should avoid?
How do you feel when you are making healthy choices for their bodies?
Our bodies were created to do, feel, and experience great things. They are designed to take the good food we feed them and to use the nutrients to move, think, and feel. Body awareness is a big key to improving our ability to take care of our bodies. I
What is the cardiovascular system?
The heart and circulatory system make up your cardiovascular system. Your heart works as a pump that pushes blood to the organs, tissues, and cells of your body.
What does exercise do for our bodies?
Exercising makes the body pump more blood to the muscles. This will increases the blood flow, which is beneficial for your brain. ... When you start moving, your body's energy expenditure increases.
How can journaling about our health (food and exercise) be beneficial?
Journaling is a great way to think deeper about things and increase awareness.
What are 3 things the Word of Wisdom says we should do?
Use wholesome herbs, fruit of the season, flesh of the beast and fowls of the air, all grain is ordained of God.
How do grains, herbs, fruits and vegetables, and small portions of meat affect the health of our bodies? Why are these things healthy for us?
Our bodies are natural material; made out of things from the earth like grains and fruits and vegetable. Our bodies are able to break down natural foods into chemical components that give us energy and help our tissues and cells to function.
What do our bones do for our body?
From our head to our toes, bonesprovide support for our bodies and help form our shape. Theskull protects the brain and forms the shape of our face. The spinal cord, a pathway for messages between the brain and the body, is protected by the backbone, or spinal column.
What are some benefits to exercising regularly?
Exercise controls weight; Exercise combats health conditions and diseases; Exercise improves mood; Exercise boosts energy; Exercise promotes better sleep; Exercise can be fun … and social!
Why does Heavenly Father want us healthy?
Good health is an important part of being self-reliant. Safeguarding our health will allow us to fulfill our divine potential and serve others more effectively. The way we treat our bodies affects our spiritual health and our ability to receive guidance from the Holy Ghost.
Why do you think the scriptures mention being thankful for the food we eat? How does attitude about eating affect our bodies?
Moderation in our eating, and not eating to fill emotional emptiness.
What does moderation mean when it comes to food?
Moderation means restraint within reasonable limits and refraining from excess (see D&C 59:20). Moderation is to avoid trying to fill emotional emptiness with food. It simply means we should use good judgment.
What does our liver do?
The liver's main job is to filter the blood coming from the digestive tract, before passing it to the rest of the body. ... As it does so, the liver secretes bile that ends up back in the intestines. The liver also makes proteins important for blood clotting and other functions.
What are the 5 vital organs in the body?
Humans have five vital organs that are essential for survival. These are the brain, heart, kidneys, liver and lungs.
What is one thing that you can do today to be more healthy?
Eat more fruits and veggies; be physically active for a half hour today; think about why I am eating instead of emotionally eating; moderation, etc.
And shall run and not be weary and shall walk and not faint. Where is this scripture found?
Doctrine & Covenants 89:18-20
What food to we get healthy protein, fat, and carbohydrates?
What does too much sugar do to our bodies?
Consuming fructose increases your hunger and desire for food more than glucose, the main type of sugar found in starchy foods (3). Additionally, excessive fructose consumption may cause resistance to leptin, an important hormone that regulates hunger and tells your body to stop eating (4).
What is your most favorite thing about your body?
Answers will vary
How do you know you are healthy?
Full lustrous hair; Strong nails; Healthy teeth and gums; Waist circumference; You get enough sleep; Let's talk about poo; Social support; your tongue; Your diet includes lots of fruits, veggies, and healthy fats; You have normal vital signs and fitness levels;