8. Smoking and substance abuse
• Substance abuse is when you take drugs
that are not legal
• It is also when you use alcohol, prescription
medicine, and other legal substances too
much or in the wrong way.
32. Exercise and its benefits
Some studies indicate that exercise may
increase life expectancy and the overall quality
of life
People who participate in moderate to high
levels of physical exercise have a lower
mortality rate compared to individuals who by
comparison are not physically active
33. Regular exercise and physical inactivity may:
• Help you control your weight.
• Reduce your risk of heart diseases
• Help your body manage blood sugar and
insulin levels
• Help you quit smoking.
• Improve your mental health and mood
• Help keep your thinking, learning, and
judgment skills sharp as you age
34. Benefits:
• Strengthen your bones and muscles
• Reduce your risk of some cancers
• Improve your sleep
• Improve your sexual health
• Increase your chances of living longer
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37. Developing a healthy diet
• Developing healthy eating habits isn’t as
confusing or as restrictive as many people
imagine. The essential steps are to eat mostly
foods derived from plants—vegetables, fruits,
whole grains and legumes (beans, peas, lentils)—
and limit highly processed foods. Here are our
guidelines for building a healthy diet.
38. Healthy diet :
• Consume a Variety of Foods
• Keep an Eye on Portions
• Eat Plenty of Produce
• Get More Whole Grains
• Limit Refined Grains, Added Sugar
• Enjoy More Fish and Nuts
• Cut Down on Animal Fat