HEALTH HABITS FOR THE CIRCULATORY

SYSTEMBY: JENIL URIANZA-MOISES

The circulatory system must be kept healthy all the time. Physical, mental, emotional involvement affects the heart.

WAYS OF CARING THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

1.Engage in Physical Activity

Exercise of 30 minutes or more, most days of the week is advised to improve the health of your heart and circulatory system.

2. Quit Smoking and Tobacco Use

Smoking and using tobacco products significantly increases your risk for heart disease.

3. Eat High Quality FoodsDiets containing five to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products are most beneficial to the circulatory system.

4. Maintain a Healthy WeightBeing overweight can increase risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol that increased risk of heart diseases.

ACTIVITYDISEASES OF THE HEART HOW TO PREVENT/CONTROL

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DISEASES OF BLOOD HOW TO PREVENT/CONTROL THEM

EVALUATIONA. Put a check mark check mark (/)

on healthful practices and a (x) on desirable practices.

1. __smoking tobacco 2. __ enough sleep

3. __ eating a well 4. __ eating too much and balanced diet food5. __proper exercises 6. ___ too much work or

tension

ASSIGNMENTFind our what types of food should be eaten and what activities persons with high blood pressure and those with low blood pressure and those with low blood pressure should engage in.References: RBEC-PELC Grade VI, Unit I, 3.1 – 3.2, p.4Science for Better Health and Environment, p. 29 b Efrain E. Abracia21st Century Science and health, pp. 11-12 by Gloria G. Salandanan