HEALTHY FOOD EXERCISE AND

ACTIVITY

Prepared by: Rami Mchawrab ,Clinical Educator.

 OUTLINE

I. Introduction.
II. Essential nutrients to eat.
III. Benefits of regular physical activity.
IV. Is it ok to eat junk food if you exercise.
V. Ice break.
VI. References.
 OBJECTIVES

At the end of the presentation, the learner will be able to:

I. know the essential nutrients needed to live healthy life .
II. Know the advantage of daily physical activity.
III. Gain the necessary knowledge to educate the patients and their families
regarding diet and activity.

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 INTRODUCTION

• Eating a well-balanced diet can help you get the calories and nutrients you need to fuel your daily
activities, including regular exercise.
• Eating breakfast regularly has been linked to a lower risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.(Harvard
school).

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 INTRODUCTION

Balance is key
Choose complex carbohydrates, lean protein sources, healthy fats, and a wide
variety of fruits and veggies.

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 ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS TO EAT

Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are your body’s main source of energy. According to

the Mayo Clinic, about 45 to 65 percent of your total daily calories
should come from carbohydrates.

Examples: whole grains, beans,Bananas. Sweet Potatoes.

 ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS TO EAT

Proteins Protein is needed to help keep your body growing,

maintained, and repaired. Protein is also essential for
building and repairing muscles

Examples: poultry, red meat, fish, dairy, eggs.

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Unsaturated fats may help reduce inflammation and

Fats provide calories. getting healthy unsaturated fats helps to
provide essential fatty acids and calories to keep you
moving.

Examples:nuts,olives, avocados, seeds.

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Fruits Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of natural fiber,

&vegetables vitamins, minerals, and other compounds that your body
needs to function properly. They’re also low in calories
and fat.

Examples: Lettucs,Apples,Grapes…
 BENEFITS OF REGULAR PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY

• Exercise controls weight

 BENEFITS OF REGULAR PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
• Exercise combats health conditions and diseases.
• Regular exercise helps prevent or manage many health
problems and concerns, including:
• •Stroke
• •Metabolic syndrome
• •High blood pressure
• •Type 2 diabetes
• •Depression
• •Anxiety
• •Many types of cancer
• •Arthritis
• •Falls
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ACTIVITY

• Exercise improves mood

 BENEFITS OF REGULAR PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY

• Exercise boosts energy

 BENEFITS OF REGULAR PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
• Exercise promotes better sleep
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ACTIVITY
• Exercise can be fun … and social!
ICE BREAK
 IS IT OK TO EAT JUNK FOOD IF YOU
EXERCISE?
• It's not just the calories that are the problem with a 'junk' food diet, but the fact
that too many highly processed foods high in fat and sugar and low in fibre
crowd out the more nutritious foods.
 REFERENCES

• https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise-eating-healthy.
• https://www.mayoclinic.org.