Physical Health

What is Physical Health? Physical Health: how well your body functions Having a high level of physical health means having enough energy to perform your daily activities, deal with everyday stresses, and avoid injury. You can improve your physical health by Maintaining a healthy weight Participating in Physical Activities Avoiding Injuries

Being a Healthy Weight Metabolism: the process through which your body breaks down food and converts it to energy. Overweight: heavier than the standard weight for your range. Underweight: below than the standard weight for your range.

Managing Your Weight Here are some way your can manage your weight: Set realistic goals. Put your goals in writing Evaluate your progress Body Image is the way your see and view your body. Positive or Negative Body Image Body image can affect the way you treat your body.

Healthy Ways to Gain or Lose Weight Healthy Ways to Lose Weight: Watch Portion sizes Be Active Chose nutrient rich foods Healthy Ways to Gain Weight: Eat nutritious snacks Select foods from the 5 food groups that are higher in calories Get regular physical activity

Physical Activity Physical Activity is any form of movement that causes your body to use energy. Physical Activity is positive in every aspect of health: Physically: promotes strength and physical health Socially: You learn about how to be a teammate and to work with others. Mentally: it relieves stress and helps you be in a better mood. People who are not active are at risk for: Weight gain Type 2 diabetes depression

Type of Physical Fitness Cardiorespiratory Endurance: the ability of your heart, lungs and blood vessels to send fuel and oxygen to your tissues during long periods of activity. Muscular Strength: the amount of force your muscles can exert. Muscular Endurance: the ability of your muscles to perform physical tasks over and over without tiring. Flexibility: moving your body parts through a full range of motion.

Staying Safe Make sure your exercise starts with a warm-up and ends with a cool down You have the right equipment Watch the weather. Rest if you have an injury