1. Characteristics of a healthy, balanced lifestyle
Eating a healthy and balanced diet
Regular exercise
Not smoking
Sensible alcohol consumption
Minimising stress

2. Benefits of an active lifestyle
Healthy heart -> more efficient pump
Increases blood flow and contributes to a reduction in risk factors for coronary heart disease
Reduced blood pressure
Reduces stress
Increases ‘good’ cholesterol
Promotes feeling of well being
Promotes a better social life / making friends

3. Measures/indicators of health and well being
Satisfaction with aspects of life
Frequency of positive & negative feelings
Frequency of feelings or activities that may have a positive or negative impact on well being
Access to green space
Level of participation in other activities
Positive mental health

4. Effects of smoking Death!
Tar, nicotine, carbon monoxide and other irritants cause coughing and reduces O2 carrying capacity
Linked with cancer, lung disease, emphysema, bronchitis and coronary heart disease

5. Effects of fast food & snacking
Too much fat, salt, sugar
Increased risk of obesity, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, some cancers, diabetes
Not enough ‘good’ nutrition – starchy foods, fruit and veg (fibre), vitamins, minerals

6. Effects of too much alcohol
Calories -> obesity
Hangovers, (lost productivity)
Anti-social
Depression / mental health issues
High blood pressure
Strokes
Heart attacks
Linked with cancers of mouth & throat
Liver disease
Danger if pregnant

7. Effects of sedentary lifestyle
Obesity
Increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, diabetes, cancer