Maintaining a Healthy Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle Lifestyle
Maintaining a Healthy Maintaining a Healthy LifestyleLifestyle
A college education is an A college education is an investment in your future. investment in your future. Plan to live a long and healthy Plan to live a long and healthy life to enjoy your investment. life to enjoy your investment.
In the 21In the 21stst Century, it is Century, it is predicted that you could live to predicted that you could live to be 100 years old. be 100 years old.
Plan your life as if you will live Plan your life as if you will live to be 100 years old to be 100 years old and and healthy.healthy.
Keys to Good HealthKeys to Good Health
NutritionNutrition ExerciseExercise Avoid Addictions to Smoking, Alcohol Avoid Addictions to Smoking, Alcohol
and Drugsand Drugs Protect Yourself from Disease Protect Yourself from Disease Get Enough SleepGet Enough Sleep Manage Stress Manage Stress
Nutrition: You Are What You EatNutrition: You Are What You Eat
Aim for a Healthy Weight Aim for a Healthy Weight
What is the best way to What is the best way to maintain a healthy weight?maintain a healthy weight?
Maintain a healthy weight Maintain a healthy weight through:through: Healthy eatingHealthy eating Exercise Exercise
Calculate Your Body Mass Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)Index (BMI) A common method of evaluating your A common method of evaluating your
weightweight BMI= 705 X Body Weight Divided By BMI= 705 X Body Weight Divided By
(Height X Height) (Height X Height)
BMI BMI
Less than 18.5Less than 18.5
18.5-24.918.5-24.9
25-29.925-29.9
30 and above 30 and above
Under weightUnder weight
Normal weightNormal weight
OverweightOverweight
ObeseObese
Be Physically ActiveBe Physically Active Each Day Each Day
Adults Need 30-60 Minutes of Adults Need 30-60 Minutes of Moderate Activity Each DayModerate Activity Each Day Moderate activity is one that requires as Moderate activity is one that requires as
much energy as walking 2 miles in 30 much energy as walking 2 miles in 30 minutes minutes
Newer recommendations are Newer recommendations are for an hour of exercise each for an hour of exercise each day!day!
Nutrition Test: Part IIINutrition Test: Part III
How many teaspoons of sugar How many teaspoons of sugar are in a can of soda?are in a can of soda?
There are 9 teaspoons of There are 9 teaspoons of sugar in a can of soda!sugar in a can of soda!
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, NutsBeans, Eggs, Nuts 2-6 ounces recommended2-6 ounces recommended
One quarter cup of cooked dry beansOne quarter cup of cooked dry beans One eggOne egg 1 tablespoons peanut butter1 tablespoons peanut butter One half ounce of nutsOne half ounce of nuts
Suggestions for Healthy Food Suggestions for Healthy Food ChoicesChoices Two thirds of the dinner plate should be Two thirds of the dinner plate should be
covered with fruits, vegetables, whole covered with fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beansgrains and beans
Eat a variety of grains daily, especially Eat a variety of grains daily, especially whole grainswhole grains
Limit solid fats such as butter, Limit solid fats such as butter, margarine and lard margarine and lard
Suggestions for Healthy Food Suggestions for Healthy Food ChoicesChoices Moderate your intake of sugarModerate your intake of sugar Choose and prepare foods with less saltChoose and prepare foods with less salt
caloriescalories
12 oz. Soda or beer = 150 calories12 oz. Soda or beer = 150 calories Small bag of chips (1.5 oz) = 230 caloriesSmall bag of chips (1.5 oz) = 230 calories Small candy bars = 300 calories eachSmall candy bars = 300 calories each A large pepperoni pizza = 1400 caloriesA large pepperoni pizza = 1400 calories A large hamburger = 500 caloriesA large hamburger = 500 calories A large order of fries = 450 caloriesA large order of fries = 450 calories
Avoid AddictionsAvoid Addictions
SmokingSmoking Alcohol Alcohol DrugsDrugs
Smoking is the leading cause Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the of preventable death in the United StatesUnited States
About 430,000 Americans die About 430,000 Americans die each year from smoking each year from smoking related illnesses.related illnesses.
Imagine 4 jumbo jets each Imagine 4 jumbo jets each carrying 400 persons crashing carrying 400 persons crashing each day. This is how many each day. This is how many people die each year from people die each year from smoking related illnesses. smoking related illnesses.
Smoking Is Related to Many Smoking Is Related to Many Illnesses:Illnesses:
Respiratory SystemRespiratory System Heart and Heart and
Circulatory SystemCirculatory System StrokesStrokes Eyes and VisionEyes and Vision CancerCancer OsteoporosisOsteoporosis
Damages Damages Developing FetusDeveloping Fetus
Facial Wrinkling Facial Wrinkling
Increase Your Life by 10 Increase Your Life by 10 Years:Years:
Refrain from smoking.Refrain from smoking. Maintain a healthy diet.Maintain a healthy diet. Exercise regularly. Exercise regularly.
Be Careful with Alcohol Be Careful with Alcohol
Responsible DrinkingResponsible Drinking Abuse of alcohol is the number one Abuse of alcohol is the number one
health problem facing college students health problem facing college students todaytoday
The leading cause of death among The leading cause of death among college students is alcohol related car college students is alcohol related car accidentsaccidents
Some ProblemsSome Problems
Excessive drinking is a factor in poor Excessive drinking is a factor in poor college performance and high drop out college performance and high drop out rates.rates.
Heavy drinking causes brain damage Heavy drinking causes brain damage and interferes with memory. and interferes with memory.
Blood Alcohol Concentration Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)(BAC) Legal BAC is .08Legal BAC is .08 How many drinks is .08?How many drinks is .08?
BACBAC
Most people reach .05 BAC with one or Most people reach .05 BAC with one or two drinks.two drinks.
How much is one drink?How much is one drink?
One Drink Is:One Drink Is:
One l2 ounce can of beerOne l2 ounce can of beer One 4 ounce glass of wineOne 4 ounce glass of wine 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits (whiskey, 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits (whiskey,
vodka, rum) vodka, rum)
BACBAC
.08 driving under the .08 driving under the influenceinfluence
.2 a person passes out.2 a person passes out .3 a person lapses .3 a person lapses
into a comainto a coma .4 death is likely .4 death is likely
from alcohol poisoningfrom alcohol poisoning
Factors Affecting BACFactors Affecting BAC How rapidly you drinkHow rapidly you drink Type of drinkType of drink Temperature of drinkTemperature of drink FoodFood Size and genderSize and gender AgeAge EthnicityEthnicity Other drugsOther drugs
Symptoms of AlcoholismSymptoms of Alcoholism
Drinking more than intendedDrinking more than intended
Persistent desire to drinkPersistent desire to drink
Unsuccessful attempts to quitUnsuccessful attempts to quit
AbsenteeismAbsenteeism
Decreased performance at Decreased performance at work or school work or school
Get HelpGet Help
Family doctorFamily doctor College Health OfficeCollege Health Office See the Health Section of the College See the Health Section of the College
Success Web Site for related links to Success Web Site for related links to Alcoholics Anonymous and other Alcoholics Anonymous and other suggestions for helpsuggestions for help
Be Careful with OtherBe Careful with Other Drugs Too Drugs Too
Taking drugs interferes with Taking drugs interferes with concentration and memory. concentration and memory.
Taking drugs interferes with Taking drugs interferes with accomplishing your goals and dreams.accomplishing your goals and dreams.
Is it worth it? Ask yourself Is it worth it? Ask yourself these questions:these questions:
Are the benefits greater than the Are the benefits greater than the problems?problems?
Will I experience more pleasure than Will I experience more pleasure than pain?pain?
Will the drug do more harm than good?Will the drug do more harm than good?
Protect Yourself fromProtect Yourself from AIDS and Other STD’s AIDS and Other STD’s
What is AIDS?What is AIDS?
It is the acquired imunodeficiency It is the acquired imunodeficiency syndrome. syndrome.
It is the disease you get when HIV It is the disease you get when HIV destroys the immune system.destroys the immune system.
There is no cure. There is no cure.
How is AIDS acquired?How is AIDS acquired?
Sex without a condomSex without a condom Sharing a needle or syringe to inject Sharing a needle or syringe to inject
drugsdrugs Blood transfusions (small risk)Blood transfusions (small risk) Mothers can pass on the virus to their Mothers can pass on the virus to their
babies babies
STD’s can causeSTD’s can cause
CancerCancer Impaired fertilityImpaired fertility Premature birthPremature birth Infant fatalityInfant fatality DisabilityDisability
STD’S Affect one out of Every STD’S Affect one out of Every 6 Adults6 Adults
Get Enough Sleep Get Enough Sleep
It is important for learning and brain It is important for learning and brain function function
It is important for good healthIt is important for good health
Lack of Sleep CausesLack of Sleep Causes
Difficulties with memory and learningDifficulties with memory and learning Increased irritabilityIncreased irritability AccidentsAccidents IllnessIllness Lack of energy Lack of energy StressStress
So, Stay Up Late AndSo, Stay Up Late And
Be TiredBe Tired
SickSick
The immune system does not workas well.
Depressed and IrritableDepressed and Irritable
Risk an AccidentRisk an Accident
Lack of sleep causesLack of sleep causes
Weight gainWeight gain Rapid agingRapid aging
During the Gulf War, sleep deprivedsoldiers fired on their own buddy'stanks.
Mental performance degrades by 25% in every 24-hour sleepless period.
Staying up late and cramming Staying up late and cramming for a test is probably not a for a test is probably not a good idea!good idea!
Keys to Success:Keys to Success:Live to be 100Live to be 100
How to live to be 100 years oldHow to live to be 100 years old
Life ExpectancyLife Expectancy
A male baby born today can expect to live 76.4 years;a baby girl, 83.25 years.
At 35 years of age, a person’slife expectancy rises to 78.96 for males and 89.78 for females.
At age 122,Jeanne Calmentwas the oldest person in the world.
Jeanne Calment, 122Jeanne Calment, 122
Took up fencing at age 85Took up fencing at age 85 Rode a bike at age 100Rode a bike at age 100 Released a RAP CD at age 121Released a RAP CD at age 121 Spirited and mentally sharpSpirited and mentally sharp Famous for funny saying such as, “I’ve Famous for funny saying such as, “I’ve
never had but one wrinkle, and I’m never had but one wrinkle, and I’m sitting on it.”sitting on it.”
Ways to Live to Be 100Ways to Live to Be 100
If you smoke, make quitting If you smoke, make quitting your top priorityyour top priority
Reduce fats and cholesterolReduce fats and cholesterol Do aerobic exercise 3 to 5 times a Do aerobic exercise 3 to 5 times a
weekweek Emphasize fruits and vegetables in the Emphasize fruits and vegetables in the
diet diet
Ways to Live to be 100Ways to Live to be 100
Get cancer screeningGet cancer screening Never go on a fad dietNever go on a fad diet Eat less meatEat less meat Get enough sleepGet enough sleep RelaxRelax Be an optimistBe an optimist
Stress and RelaxationStress and Relaxation
Is the removal of all stress Is the removal of all stress helpful?helpful?
Stress can be motivationStress can be motivation
Two Kinds of StressTwo Kinds of Stress
DistressDistress
EustressEustress
BY DR. HANS SELYE
DistressDistress
What are some examples of What are some examples of distress?distress?
Rate the StressRate the Stress
LowLow MediumMedium HighHigh
TestsTests Money and billsMoney and bills ChildrenChildren WorkWork TrafficTraffic TelephoneTelephone
What is stress for one person What is stress for one person is not necessarily stress for is not necessarily stress for anotheranother
Where is the stress?Where is the stress?
Could it be in your head? It is Could it be in your head? It is how we look at the situation.how we look at the situation.
If you think your life is disconnected,Your thinking may be misdirectedFor living, you see,Is as it should beIt’s just not what you expected.
BY OLIVER, A RATIONALPSYCHIATRIST
What are the symptoms of What are the symptoms of stress?stress?
Stress SymptomsStress Symptoms
InsomniaInsomnia Muscle tensionMuscle tension Digestive problemsDigestive problems Raised blood pressureRaised blood pressure Cold handsCold hands Health problemsHealth problems
Stress interferes with learning Stress interferes with learning and studyand study
3 Ways to Deal with Stress3 Ways to Deal with Stress
Exercise uses up the stress hormonesExercise uses up the stress hormones Stress reducing thoughtsStress reducing thoughts Physical relaxationPhysical relaxation
ExerciseExercise
Moving burns the stress Moving burns the stress hormoneshormones
Make exercise such as a brisk Make exercise such as a brisk walk for 30 minutes, a part of walk for 30 minutes, a part of your daily routine.your daily routine.
Find some activity that you Find some activity that you like.like.
Stress Reducing ThoughtsStress Reducing Thoughts
ABC’S of EmotionsABC’S of Emotions
Fact or eventFact or event Self statementSelf statement Emotion or feelingEmotion or feeling
Stress Reducing ThoughtsStress Reducing Thoughts
Keep coolKeep cool It’s not the end of the worldIt’s not the end of the world RelaxRelax I don’t have to be perfectI don’t have to be perfect Life’s like thatLife’s like that Life’s too short to be miserableLife’s too short to be miserable
Physical RelaxationPhysical Relaxation
Elements of Physical RelaxationElements of Physical Relaxation
BreathingBreathing Tensing and Relaxing MusclesTensing and Relaxing Muscles Visual ImageryVisual Imagery Positive SuggestionsPositive Suggestions MusicMusic
BreathingBreathing
Take a few deep breathsTake a few deep breaths Focus on your breathingFocus on your breathing
Use Visual ImageryUse Visual Imagery Imagine your favorite placeImagine your favorite place
BeachBeach MountainsMountains LakeLake DesertDesert
IMAGINE YOURSELF AT IMAGINE YOURSELF AT THE BEACHTHE BEACH
OR IN THE MOUNTAINSOR IN THE MOUNTAINS
OR YOUR FAVORITE PLACEOR YOUR FAVORITE PLACE
Use Positive SuggestionsUse Positive Suggestions
MusicMusic
Use a beat slower than your heart rateUse a beat slower than your heart rate
Relaxation ExerciseRelaxation Exercise
Let’s Review.Let’s Review.Do these things at home on Do these things at home on your own:your own:
MusicMusic BreathingBreathing Tensing and relaxing musclesTensing and relaxing muscles ImageryImagery Positive suggestionPositive suggestion
Make it a HabitMake it a Habit ExerciseExercise Stress reducing thoughtsStress reducing thoughts Physical relaxationPhysical relaxation
Stress Management ChecklistStress Management Checklist
Manage your time and organize your Manage your time and organize your thingsthings
Don’t spread yourself too thinDon’t spread yourself too thin Learn to say “no”Learn to say “no” Cultivate friendsCultivate friends Participate in an extracurricular activityParticipate in an extracurricular activity Do something fun every dayDo something fun every day
Stress Management ChecklistStress Management Checklist
Exercise regularlyExercise regularly Eat sensiblyEat sensibly Get enough sleepGet enough sleep Learn to relaxLearn to relax
Take Action to Reduce StressTake Action to Reduce Stress
Concentrate your efforts on doing Concentrate your efforts on doing something about the problem.something about the problem.
Seek information on how to solve your Seek information on how to solve your problem.problem.
Make a plan of action.Make a plan of action. Make it a priority to solve the problem.Make it a priority to solve the problem. Do what needs to be done, one step at a Do what needs to be done, one step at a
time. time.
Good Health to You!Good Health to You!