IFP0510 Week 6 Report Writing Task

Healthy Lifestyle

Living a healthier lifestyle has become a major focus in Dubai over the past few years, due to the rise in
obesity and related issues such as diabetes. The World Health Organisation (2020) has published a list
of practical health tips to help people make a start towards healthy living.

Middlesex University is keen to encourage students to maximize their study potential by being in top
physical condition, and Dr Louise is seeking information about this related specifically to the IFP cohort.

Using the information in the table below, create a quantitative survey to find out how many of these
lifestyle tips your fellow IFP students are following. You will have to decide how to frame your questions
to get the data you seek.

Then, write a short 200 word report to inform Dr Louise of your results. You should use the following
subheadings:

Introduction: 40 words; telling the reader what the report is about

Methodology: 50 words; explaining how you created your survey
Findings: 70 words; include your survey data in the form of graphs and charts to summarise your
findings
Conclusion: 40 words; your overall impression of the lifestyle of your IFP peers, with 2 possible
recommendations.

In Lab next week you will give a 5 minute presentation of your results to the class.

Practical Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle

1 Eat a healthy Eat a combination of different foods, including fruit, vegetables, legumes,
diet nuts and whole grains. Adults should eat at least five portions (400g) of fruit
and vegetables per day. Eating healthily will reduce your risk of non-
communicable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.
2 Be active Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal
muscles that requires energy expenditure. This includes exercise and
activities undertaken while working, playing, carrying out household chores,
travelling, and engaging in recreational pursuits. Teenagers should engage in
moderate-intensity physical activity exercise for at least 60 minutes each
week.
3 Get more Both the National Sleep Foundation (2020) and the American Academy of
sleep. Sleep Medicine (2021) agree that teens need between 8 and 10 hours of
sleep per night. Getting this recommended amount of sleep can help teens
maintain their physical health, emotional well-being, and academic
performance.
4 Have regular Regular check-ups can help find health problems before they start. Health
check-ups professionals can help find and diagnose health issues early, when your
chances for treatment and cure are better. Go to your nearest health facility
to check out the health services, screenings and treatment that are accessible
 to you.
5 Spend less Although the term “social media” sounds like a platform for making “friends,”
time on social research actually shows it can increase depression. Aim for more time with
media real people and less time with your online friends.
6 Eliminate one Stress can result in multiple unhealthy behaviors and moods – such as
stressful thing overeating (especially junk food), skipping meals, smoking, wakefulness at
from your life night, irritability, and others. There must be something you can let go of…
even if it’s small. Less stress is good for your health.
7 Stay hydrated Never underestimate the value of good, clean water. According to
the National Academy of Science, adults should drink between 2.7 (women)
and 3.7 (men) liters of water daily.
8 Make new In addition to making us happy, social connections have actually been shown
friends to strengthen the immune system and increase the likelihood of living a
longer life.
9 Reduce blue Blue light is the spectrum of light emitted from smart phones, televisions,
light exposure laptops, and most other digital devices. Excess exposure is linked to eye
discomfort, blurred vision, headaches, sensitivity to light, shoulder/neck
tension, and disrupted sleep. Recent research shows blue light exposure can
even contribute to aging and weight gain. Reduce your screen time (especially
at night)
10 Don’t smoke Smoking tobacco causes issues such as lung disease, heart disease and stroke.
Tobacco kills not only the direct smokers but even non-smokers through
second-hand exposure. Unless it has been prescribed by your doctor, inhaling
things into your lungs other than air is not a good idea.