lifestyle choices

Lifestyle choicesDiet & Exercise

Over & under weightA look at some of the facts and statistics

Some facts for you• It is estimated that a total of 700,000 UK children

are now classified as clinically obese. (ie. 36% of all girls and 28% of boys) 25% are showing signs of clogged arteries, high BP, and diabetes)

• Eating disorders are responsible for the highest number of deaths from psychiatric illness. The Eating Disorders Association estimates that about 165,000 people in the UK have eating disorders with 10% dying as a result, but experts believe it could be higher. Most sufferers are women, but one in 10 are now men.

How does the UK weigh up?

How to use the Body Mass Index

Obesity in Europe and Obesity in the World

Anorexia and Media’s roleWho the hell is Kenneth Tong?

The affects of malnourishment inside and out.

Healthy weightHow can we find that middle ground?

The UK Food Guide

Your 5 a day!

ExerciseHow much do we need?

How much activity do we need?

Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity each day.

How much activity dowe need?

How much activitydo we need?

EXERCISE- The benefits•Physical inactivity is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease - in other words, if you don't exercise you dramatically increase your risk of dying from a heart attack

•Conversely, exercise means a healthier heart because it reduces several cardiovascular risks, including high blood pressure

•Being physically active can bolster good mental health and help you to manage stress, anxiety and even depression

•Regular exercise as you age keeps you strong, mobile and less dependent on others

•Regular exercise can help you achieve and maintain an ideal weight, which can be important in managing many health conditions, or may just make you feel happier about your appearance

•All exercise helps strengthen bones and muscles to some degree, but weight-bearing exercise, such as running, is especially good in promoting bone density and protecting against osteoporosis, which affects men as well as women

•Different exercises help with all sorts of health niggles, such as digestion, poor posture and sleeplessness, and physical activity can be beneficial for a range of medical conditions, from diabetes to lower back pain

Workout intensities

Areas of Exercise/fitness

How to measure your exercise/exertion

How to measure your exercise/exertion

How to measure your exercise/exertion

SMART GOAL SETTING