HEALTHY LIVING

presented by

Dr AJAYI. A. O

at the

GOD LOVERS' HELP CLUB,

LOVE ASSEMBLY
Christ Charity Life Church
20th Feb, 2016
outline

• Introduction
• Defination of Terms;
• Benefit of Healthy Living
• Components of Healthy Living
• Accessing your health status
• Conclusion
• Questions and answers
Introduction
• healthy lifestyle consists of eating the right
foods, staying away from toxic substances
like cigarettes or illicit drugs, and
exercising on a consistent basis.
• Living a healthy lifestyle also requires
minimizing stress and having solid
relationships
• Biblical concept of healthy living; 1 Thes
5vs 23, 3 John 1vs 2, Prov 14vs 30, Jer
8vs 22, Jer 33vs 6
Introduction
• it helps people to feel and look good, reduces
the risk of disease, improves the effects of
ageing, and decreases the chance of becoming
overweight.
• Exercising, eating well, losing weight and
quitting smoking are keys to living a healthy
lifestyle.
• Proper diet and exercise help to increase mood
and decrease anxiety, keep weight balanced,
and keep the body functioning properly.
Defination of terms

• Health is the complete well being of an

individual; physical, emotional, mental,
spiritual and financial wellness and not just
he absent of disease.
• Healthy living; the various things we
engage that result in a sound mind, body
and soul.
Benefit of Healthy Living

controlling weight,
improving mood,
combating diseases,
boosting energy and
extending one's life
Components of Healthy Living

• Eating of a Balanced Diet

• Regular Exercise
• Adequate Rest
• Reduce Stress
• Prompt and appropriate treatment of disease
• Regular Medical check up
• Keep a Positive mental attitude
• Avoidance of toxins and harmful substances
• Good interpersonal relationship
Accessing your health Status

• Nutritional status
• Anthropometric measurement
• Physical fitness
• Mental state
Accessing your health Status

• Nutritional status; nutritional deficiency

Malnutrition 1.undernutrition - P.E.M,
Hypovitaminosis.
2.overnutrition-- Obesity,
Micro Nutrient Deficiency; iron, folate,
calcium, phosphate
Macro Nutrient Deficiency: Mn, Zn,
Accessing your health Status

• Anthropometric measurement
• Height;
• Weight;

• BMI; Wgt in Kg/( Hgt in m)2

under weight= < 18.5,
normal weight= 18.5 -25.9,
over weight = (26 - 29.9)
Obesity = (30- 39.9)
morbid obesity= >40

• children weight; 0- 12month = (n+9)/2

• 1-6yrs = 2N+9
Accessing your health Status
• Body Fat distribution; skin fold-Harpenden calliper
• Waist line measurement; waist and waist:hip ratio
men= >94cm and >102cm is substantial increase
women >80cm and >88cm is " "

• Children; Mid upper arm Circumference; for children btw

6month and 2yrs the MUAC should be >/= 13mm. any less
is under nutrition
• in adult MUAC >/= 25cm the the BMI is >/= 20,
• if 23.5- <25cm then BMI is >/= 18.5 and <20
• if <23.5 cm then BMI may be <18.5
• know your vital numbers; BP, Weight, blood Suger Level,
Lipid Profile
Avoid toxin and other harmful substance

• Alcohol and Health

• Wine or Beer: Which Is Better for You?
• It's well known that moderate levels of
alcohol have heart-healthy benefitsany
kind of alcohol. The key word, though, is
moderate, whether it's beer, wine, or the
hard stuff. Recommended levels of alcohol
raise "good" (HDL) cholesterol and help
decrease blood clots, which cause heart
attacks and strokes
Avoid toxin and other harmful
substance
• The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends
that men have less than two drinks a day and women no
more than one drink ." According to the AHA, "one drink"
means 12 ounces of beer, 4 ounces of wine, 1.5 ounces
of 80-proof hard liquor, or 1 ounce of 100-proof liquor i.e
men </= 21 unit/week , female </= 14unit/ week
• Calculation of Alcohol cotent of drinks; 1unit of alcohol
=10g of pure alcohol esply ethanol
• A 250mls glass of beer containing 12.5% Alcohol= 3unit'
. standard strenght beer - 1pint </= 2unit. very strong
lager - 1 liter can = 4unit. Spirit (wisky, gin) 1 UK Rub
measure approx 30ml= 7unit. wine- standard glass=
1unit
Conclusion

• Healthy lifestyle is important because it

helps people to feel and look good,
reduces the risk of disease, improves the
effects of ageing, and decreases the
chance of becoming overweight.
• Thank you

• Questions and
Answers