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4. 4 Healthy Lifestyle Individual’s responsibility to take advantage of wellness opportunities Practicing good health habits is especially important for health care workers

5. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.5 Habits and Health Change is not always easy Be patient with yourself Set reasonable goals Focus on the positive Track your progress Plan rewards

6. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.6 Components of Healthy Living Maintaining a normal weight Sufficient exercise Getting adequate sleep Practicing preventive measures

7. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.7 Maintaining Normal Weight Healthy nutrition and weight contribute to wellness and disease prevention Height-weight charts and Body Mass Index (BMI) Excess weight can cause discomfort and serious disease

8. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.8 Normal Weight Why Americans continue to gain weight Calories –Proteins –Carbohydrates –Fats –Vitamins –Minerals

9. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.9 Food Guide Pyramid Grains Vegetables Fruits Oils Milk products Meat, fish, beans, and nuts

10. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.10 Healthy Weight Eat moderate amounts of nutritional food Eat adequate amounts of fiber Prepare your own lunches and dinners Eat slowly Drink water Take vitamins as needed

11. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.11 Eating Disorders Anorexia nervosa Bulimia Binge eating

12. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.12 Healthy Practices Sufficient exercise Adequate sleep Preventive measures

13. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.13 Stress in Modern Life Stress –Body’s reaction when it responds to danger, either real or imagined Physical changes External and internal stressors

14. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.14 Dealing with Stress Stress is a fact of life Setting priorities Time management Relaxation techniques Meditation Attitude

15. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.15 Minimizing Health Risks Smoking Substance abuse Occupational hazards Safe sex Burnout

16. Copyright © 2007 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.16 Helping Patients Develop Healthy Lifestyles Serve as role model Provide patient education Health care workers can share information to help patients Make sure what you share has your supervisor’s approval