2. Countdown to Your Health Presenter: Maureen Lyons Sponsored by: Learning ZoneXpress

3. What it 54321+8? 5 Fruits & Vegetables 4 Glasses of Water 3 Laughs with Friends 2 Less than 2 Hours of Screen Time 1 Hour of Physical Activity + 8 Hours of Sleep

4. Why is it important for students to learn to make healthy choices now?

5. 5 Fruits & Vegetables Powerhouse of vitamins & minerals Variety of nutrients and fiber Choose a variety of fruits & vegetables – Remember to EAT a Rainbow!

6. Health Issues Blood pressure Colon cancer Heart disease Constipation Stroke Overweight Diabetes

7. What are some ways to increase a person’s consumption of fruits and vegetables?

8. 4 Glasses of Water Removes toxins from our body Cleanses our system Healthy skin Regulates body temperature Hydrates the brain (95% of the brain is water) Hydrates the cells (2/3’s of our body is water) Decreases hunger

9. Other Facts ¾ of Americans are mildly to chronically dehydrated Exercise creates the need for more water Hot or windy days and high altitude creates the need for more water

10. Health Concerns Dehydration Constipation Overeating Heat Stroke Can’t think clearly Shaky and uncomfortable Thirsty Toxins and wastes not removed efficiently from cells and the body Fatigue

11. What are some way to increase water consumption each day for you and your students?

12. 3 Laughs with Friends Laughter improves…  Your mental health  Your ability to deal with daily life stress  Your brain’s neurochemicals which helps to lower anxiety, depression and blood pressure  Your immune system

13. Fatigued And Constantly Stressed!

14. A result when your body is faced with demands and pressures of many kinds. A push you feel inside that throws you off- balance mentally, emotionally and physically. Something that makes it hard to think clearly and make good decisions.

15. Laughter-The Best Medicine Learn to laugh at yourself Laugh with others Find ways to bring laughter and joy to your day

16. Less than 2 Hours of Screen Time A Day Less time with family and friends Less time being physically active Decreased calories burned Decreased use of muscles and bone use Decreased use of brains to interact with others and to be creative in our thoughts

17. Exercise while watching television Schedule your screen time Keep the television and computer out of the bedroom

18. 1 Hour of Physical Activity A Day

19. People who get 1 hour of physical activity a day… Live longer and are stronger Clear their minds and bring more oxygen to the brain Have stronger bones Have an increase in energy and blood flow Have a increased desire to do more exercise Have improved memory and attention Sleep better at night DECREASED Blood pressure Heart attacks Strokes Obesity Diabetes

20. Only 1/3 of American teens get 1 hour of physical activity a day. How can you become more physically active?

21. + 8 Hours of Sleep

22. Allows the body to rebuild and repair itself Allows us to become refreshed so we can work and think at our best Helps your brain to hardwire your memories Helps us to have a positive outlook and demeanor, rather than moody and irritable Helps with anxiety, depression and stress hormones Helps with concentration Helps you to maintain a healthy weight

23. Avoid things that keep you from falling asleep. Have a regular time to go to bed and to get up. Avoid activities and drinks that make it difficult to sleep. Sleep in a dark room.

24. There is only ONE you! Keep a 54321+8 countdown for your good health and well –being!

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