Healthy and Unhealthy habits

Different nutrients help our body systems

A healthy diet is a balanced diet

Exercise makes our body stronger and it also helps our circulatory and

respiratory systems

Sleep allows our body to rest and grow

We wash our body to remove dirt

We wash our hands before we eat

We brush our teeth after we eat

Medical check-ups monitor our health and check that our body systems are working

properly

Unhealthy habits

Some diseases, such as colds, are contagious

Eating a lot of fast food and doing little exercise can cause weight problems

Playing video games can result in weight gain, sleep loss, headaches,

backache and eye strain

Some people are allergic to dust, pollen, animal hair and certain foods

Alcohol and tobacco cause serious health problems