Post on 27-Dec-2015
Build strong bones and muscles
Control your weight Lower risk of diabetes and cancer
Higher self confidence
Why is physical activity important?
How often should you be physically active?
Be Active for 30 Minutes a
Day One 30 minute
activity Two 15 minute
activities Three 10
minute activities
Walk your dog Play a game of tag
Ride your bike Go swimming
Dance Play a sport
What counts as physical activity?
You work your heart Your heart pumps blood to
muscles Your muscles generate force You stay healthy!
What happens to your body when you’re physical?
What do good foods do to your body?
Keep your heart healthy Give your body nutrients Help your body break
down food Control your weight
What foods are bad for you?
Fast food Pizza, fries and pies Cookies, doughnuts, and
candies Pasta products and white
rice Dairy products
What do bad foods do to your body?
Clog arteries Develop heart
disease Gain weight High blood
pressure
Why does water keep your body healthy?
It has nutrients! Reduces risk of getting sick Flushes the bad stuff out Improves concentration