1. 1. What is a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?
A way of livingthatLOWERS THE RISKof beingseriouslyillordyingearly.Notall illnessanddiseaseis
preventable;howeveralarge proportionof deaths,particularlythose fromcoronaryheartdisease and
lungcancer, can be avoided.Scientificstudieshave identifiedcertaintypesof behaviorthatcontribute
to seriousillnessandearlydeath.Thisbookletaimsathelpingyoutochange yourbehaviorand
IMPROVEYOUR HEALTH so that you andyour familylive healthier,longerlives.
2. What is a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?
A wayof livingthatHELPSYOU ENJOY more aspectsof your life.Healthisnotjustaboutavoidinga
disease orillness.Itisaboutphysical,mental andsocial well-beingtoo.Thisbookletaimsathelpingyou
decide tomake healthierchoicesinyourlifestylewhichwill give youmore opportunitytoENJOYMORE
ASPECTSOF YOUR LIFE FOR LONGER.
3. What is a HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?
A wayof livingthatHELPSYOUR WHOLE FAMILY. Whenyouadopt a healthylifestyle youprovide a
more positive role modelforotherpeopleinyourfamily,particularlychildren.Youwill alsocreate a
betterenvironmentforthemtogrowup in.By helpingthemtofollow ahealthierlifestyleyouwillbe
contributingtotheirwellbeingandenjoymentof lifenow andinthe future.