Class definition for Health
Our class definition for Health is, Health is a state of physical, social, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
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The "Ten Good Health Habits" are:
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Don't smoke anything. Do not smoke any tobacco products or any tobacco-like products.
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Don't use illegal drugs.
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Don't misuse, overuse, or abuse over-the-counter (OTC) and/or prescription (Rx) drugs.
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Exercise at least three times a week (M-W-F or T-Th-S) for 30 to 60 minutes each day.
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Get "regular" health exams. For example, a yearly physical, dental exams, vision exams, and hearing exams.
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Learn how to cope with the daily stressors and stress of everyday life.
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Get at least 7-9 hours of sleep every night.
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Minors (people under the age of 21) should not drink alcohol. Adults who choose to drink should drink in moderation.*DON'T GET DRUNK!
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Practice sexual abstinence until marriage.
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Follow the 7 dietary guidelines for Americans:
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Eat a variety of foods.
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Balance the food you eat with physical activity - maintain or improve your weight.
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Choose a diet with plenty of grain products, especially whole grains; vegetables and fruit.
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Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and trans fat. Eat healthy plant based oils like olive and canola oils.
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Choose a diet moderate in sugars.
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Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium.
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Minors (people under the age of 21) should not drink alcohol. Adults who choose to drink should drink in moderation.*DON'T GET DRUNK!