Section+3.1

=**Healthy Lifestyle**= Lifestyle choices play a large role in determining our overall level of health. Genetics certainly can factor into the equation, but it’s empowering to know that our conscious actions can make a real difference in our physical and emotional state. Even small changes in certain habits and behaviors can lead to big improvements in overall health and well-being.

It’s important to remember that you can take charge of your life. Stress management tips, healthy relationship news, self-help ideas: Over the next few assignments, you will be able to look at what you do now and how you may have to change it for you to enjoy a healthy life.

The consumption of food and what is in the food we eat is very important for individuals to understand. The following link is a quick overview of what food labels are all about and what it all means. Go to the following link and discover the world of [|Food Labels]. Did you know that the label of your food had this information? Do you already look to the label prior to you purchasing food? Will you look for this next time you go to buy food?

__**Assignment #1**__

ANALYSE YOUR DIET

Google “Canada Food Guide” Select: Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - Main Page Click on: Food Guide Basics Topic: How much food you need to eat everyday For your age and sex how many servings of each of the following food groups should you be consuming each day?
 * Vegetables and Fruit
 * Grain Products
 * Milk and Alternates

In a chart, record all food and drinks consumed over 3 days. The amount of each item should also be included. (*See Canada’s Food Guide to find out what constitutes ‘1’ serving. E.g. Bagel (1/2) CFG group= 1 serving of Grain Products)

For those who are unclear on what serving size is all about. Click on the following video (1 min 51 sec) to find out more. [|Portion Control: The Smart Way]

After completing 3 days of recording your diet, look over your data and decide what areas in your diet are meeting the expectations of the food guide and what areas in your diet not within the daily recommended servings.

Now that you have looked at the food consumption in your life, we need to look at how you will cover the physical aspect of staying healthy. The following video is an excellent guide to finding fitness without becoming a "gym rat" Watch the following video (2 min 40 sec) and think about including thsi information in your Healthy Living Plan. [|Learn How to Form Good Fitness Habits]

To meet the Graduation Standards, you must complete a Healthy Living Plan. The following is an outline of the 4 areas that you need to plan. By gathering information throughout this unit, you will have all the information you need to hand in the written Healthy Living Plan.

=__**Healthy Living Plan**__=
 * 1)  Develop a healthy living plan appropriate to your lifestyle that describes
 * 2)  sound nutritional habits (include from previous assignment)
 * 3)  regular exercise routines (Using information in Section 3.5 plan how you will include regular exercise in your future)
 * 4)  emotional health management (include from Section 3.2 Personal Stress Strategy)
 * 5)  positive health decisions (Using information in Section 3.4)

Each student must create a document that satisfies the 4 areas outlined in the previous section prior to being eligible to graduate.

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