Unhealthy Choices

Remember all decisions we make will influence the way our body systems work. That's why it is important to think twice about what we eat, how well we sleep or how much physical activity we are involved in. 

We want to share with you some pictures that can help you when deciding and will make you reflect about this issue:

Read the following article to know more about the causes and consequences of unhealthy lifestyles in children and adults

Causes of unhealthy lifestyle in children

11 lifestyle diseases you should take seriously

Positive/healthy lifestyle choices: Long Term Positive Effects

Keeping healthy means doing things that are good for your body. Things like eating nutritious foods, exercising, brushing your teeth and getting enough sleep.

It’s important to understand how what you eat and what you do affects your body. A balanced diet means that your body is getting all the nutrients it needs. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day prevents you from getting cavities. Exercising for around 30-60 minutes each day means that you’ll stay fit and burn the right amount of calories.

Visit the following link to read about tips to have a healthy lifestyle. Then tell us about good choices you do at home as a family to keep a healthy lifestyle. Thanks!

5 ways to a healthy lifestyle 

Healthy Choices

Do you think you have a healthy lifestyle?

Is physical activity (jogging, going to a gym, swimming pool)

an important part of a healthy lifestyle?

Is there any connection between the person's style of life and

the duration of his/her life?

Interdependent Systems

Lifestyle Choices

During this week, we will be starting our new unit of inquiry which is part of the ransdiciplinary theme Who we are.

Central Idea: 
Lifestyle decisions affect how body systems work, impacting health and survival.

  

The lines of Inquiry are: 

• The body is made up of several systems that are interdependent.
• Forces make objects and bodies move.
• Lifestyle choices affect  the body (alcohol,drugs, sedentary lifestyle, exercise).

    

During this unit we will be: