Friday's Assignment - Janice

Vocabulary for the article

Please find the meanings from an online source (a dictionary or google).  Write the meanings down next to the definitions.  If you don’t understand the meaning(s) or can’t find the word(s), please ask a classmate.

Obesity-

Epidemic-

Weight-

Eliminate-

Consume-

Harmful-

Best interest-

Impact-

Nutrition-

Antioxidants-

Source: http://www.ivlproducts.com/Health-Library/Health-Concerns/Healthy-Living/Four-Lifestyle-Factors-Contribute-to-One-Third-of-All-Deaths/

 Four Lifestyle Factors Lead to One-Third of All Deaths

Please read the article. Summarize the four unhealthy habits in your blogs.

*Factor One-Waist Size*

An obesity epidemic is happening in North America. There is a direct link between waist size, health and longevity. Being overweight will increase your risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and even cancer. Taking steps to lose weight will decrease your overall mortality risks and help you feel better is important. Here are key steps for weight loss.

1) Eliminate junk food and processed foods

2) Eat whole foods

3) Increase fruits and vegetable intake

4) Consume more omega-3 fatty acid rich foods such as sardines and wild

Alaskan salmon

5) Eat more nuts and seeds

6) Reduce sugar

*Factor Two-A Lack of Physical Activity*

Most people are not getting enough physical activity. Maintaining a good body means that physical training is a must. Your heart, needs to be worked out as well. It is necessary to exercise your body a few times a week.

*Factor Three-Smoking*

Smoking has been extremely harmful to human health. If you are smoking, it is in your best interest to stop. Smoking increases the risk of cancer, and not just lung cancer, but also to cancers including brain and pancreas cancer.

*Factor Four-A Poor Diet*

Poor dietary choices will impact your health. Processed foods are bad for you and they reduce people's lifespan. If you want to life longer and be healthier, you will need to choose a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals. Consider adding flavor to your food with spices which are full of nutrition and antioxidants.

When you finish writing the four unhealthy habits, please write two or three of your own unhealthy habits.

Examples:

l  I smoke a pack of cigarettes a day.  I know I shouldn’t but it’s difficult to stop. I should try reducing the number of cigarettes I smoke.

l  I eat potato chips three or four times a week.  It’s so tasty even though it’s not good for my health. I will try to eat only two smaller bags a week.

Your own unhealthy habits:

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