This document discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercise and nutrition. It outlines the physical and mental health benefits of regular exercise, including improved cardiovascular health, weight management, and stress reduction. The document also explains the components of a balanced diet, including macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins and fats, as well as micronutrients like vitamins and minerals. Finally, it provides nutritional guidelines for different exercise goals like weight loss or muscle gain and recommends healthy eating habits such as mindful eating, portion control and eating a variety of foods.

1. Exercise and
Nutrition: A
Healthy
Lifestyle

2. Introduction
Importance of a healthy
lifestyle
• Prevents disease
• Saves money
• Lengthens lifespan
• It can be good for the
environment
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3. Benefits of Regular Exercise
• Physical health benefits
- Cardiovascular health
- Weight management
- Muscle strength and flexibility
• Mental health benefits
- Stress reduction
- Improved mood and cognitive function

4. Components of a Balanced Diet
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• Macronutrients - nutrients that people regularly require in large
quantities to provide their body with energy to perform bodily functions
and daily activities
- Carbohydrates (Grains, bread, noodles, pasta, crackers, cereals,
and rice )
- Proteins (Lean meats, poultry, fish, shellfish)
- Fats (dairy products, eggs, and plants like avocados)
• Micronutrients - refers to vitamins and minerals, which can be divided
into macrominerals, trace minerals and water- and fat-soluble vitamins
- Vitamins
- Minerals

5. Nutritional Guidelines for Different
Exercise Goals
Weight Loss Gain Muscle
Endurance
Training
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6. Healthy Eating Habits
Mindful eating
Mindful eating is a
practice of being
aware of the food and
drink you consume
and how they affect
your body and mind.
Portion control
Practical way of eating
that can help you lose
weight or simply eat
healthier. Instead of
counting calories or
avoiding certain
macronutrients altogether,
this method puts the focus
on learning what a healthy
portion size of each food.
Importance of a
variety of foods
Helps ensure that
your body could get
important vitamins,
minerals, fiber,
protein, antioxidants,
and probiotics from
diverse sources.
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9. Thank You For
Listening!