HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN MANAGEMENT IN LIVING
By the end of this blog the readers should be able to:
· Explain the concept of healthy lifestyle
· Explain the principles governing healthy lifestyle
The Concept of Healthy Lifestyle
The concept of healthy lifestyle refers to a
combination of practices and activities engaged by individuals to keep their
bodies sound and healthy. Some of the activities and practices that contribute
to an individual being well in their body, mind and free from diseases include
regular exercises, maintain personal hygiene, keeping clean and tidy
environment, ensuring internal cleansing and eating balanced diet.
A healthy life is consciously created and lived. There
is therefore the need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These include:
i.
It strengthens the immune system
ii.
Healthy lifestyle makes one look younger
iii.
It also contributes to good health.
iv.
Regular exercises facilitate proper blood circulation.
Maintaining Health Through Good Relationship
(i) Approaches to positive thinking
This refers to the ability of the
individual to think positively and take decisions independently.
(ii) How one could be helpful to neighbors
This involves showing care,
empathizing with others and providing neighbors with the support they need to
learn to live friendly and peacefully with people around you. Support people
with money, food, clothing and even words of encouragement.
(iii) Ways of maintaining conducive environment
Maintaining a conducive environment involves both fostering a peaceful atmosphere at home and ensuring cleanliness and tidiness. Here are some key strategies:
- Promote Cleanliness: Regular cleaning and decluttering help create a pleasant living space.
- Peaceful Atmosphere: Encourage open communication and conflict resolution to maintain harmony.
- Green Spaces: Incorporate plants and greenery to enhance the environment and improve air quality.
- Proper Waste Management: Dispose of waste correctly to prevent pollution and health hazards.
For more information, visit EPA's guide on creating a healthy environment.
(iv) Effective communication
Effective communication is another basic rule
of maintaining good relationship. It strengthens psychological and emotional
ties that unite a family. It also makes it possible for individuals to express
their opinions or speak their mind with confidence and at the same time are
sensitive to other people's viewpoints or opinions.
For more insights on enhancing communication skills, visit Mind Tools' guide on effective communication
(v) Have empathy
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the
feelings of another. Empathy helps in maintaining good relationship in the
sense that it helps us understand what someone else is experiencing or going
through in his life. It therefore helps us to be sensitive to other peoples'
needs.
(vi) Cooperation/teamwork
This is working with others for the good of all.
This can be achieved by:
a.
Performing your share or part of the tasks
b.
Willing to incorporate other people's ideas and plans into yours
c.
Be willing to perform difficult tasks
(vii) Be accepting
Every individual is different in terms of how they
understand and do things. This does not make them inferior. You can learn from
them, appreciate them and do not reject them.
(vii) Working with people
Establish cordial and peaceful relationship between
you and your working colleagues.
(v) Franking stating personal weakness and strength
Do not pretend to know
it all. Identify things you cannot do and take time to learn, whilst increasing
your commitment to those things you can do better or very well.
Maintaining Healthy Body Weight
(i) Effect of body weight
Overweight and underweight increases your chances
of developing health problems. Weight management can help an individual avoid
the health risks of overweight and underweight. It helps keep the body at
acceptable levels of between 18.2 to 25kg/m2.
(ii) Measuring and recording height, weight and waist circumference
This will help the individual know whether he is
losing or gaining weight.
(iii) Calculate and interpret Body Mass Index (BMI) and other indicators of obesity:
Formula for calculating Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is equal to weight divided by height squared
(iv) Exercises that contribute to good health
Engaging in regular exercise is crucial for maintaining body fitness and overall health. Various exercises target different body parts, such as the waist, arms, and abdomen. Some effective exercises include:
- Jumping
- Running
- Walking
- Dancing
- Swimming
- Playing games like football
Regardless of age or fitness level, these activities can help improve physical shape and reduce the risk of diseases. Incorporating a variety of these exercises into your routine can enhance cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, and mental well-being.
For more detailed information, visit Healthline's guide on the benefits of exercise.
(v) Maintaining health through relaxation (relieving stress)
Rest is the act of relaxing either by sitting or lying
down. During rest the mind and muscles are relaxed. Relaxation is a process that decreases the effects of stress
on your mind and body. Relaxation techniques can therefore help you cope with
everyday stress and with stress related to various health problems, such as
heart diseases and pain.
For more detailed information, visit this comprehensive guide on relaxation techniques.
(vi) Benefit of rest and sleep
Energy is built
up for future use, muscles relax, it is the cure for fatigue or tiredness, it
makes you look and feel better, and it gives you the energy you need during the
day. Sleep is also involved in healing and repair of your heart and blood
vessels. Ongoing sleep deficiency is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease, high blood
pressure, diabetes and stroke.
(vii) Methods of relaxation and stress management
Loosen
all tight clothing, maintain good sleeping posture, ensure that the environment
is less noisy and well ventilated, your bed and mattress should be smooth,
firm, comfortable and clean.
(viii) Checking on the diet
The type of food
eaten or taken into the body, the quantity and time taken counts a lot with
regards to health maintenance and body weight.
Examination Questions and Suggested Solutions
1.(a) (i) Define Healthy Life Style
The concept of
healthy lifestyle refers to a combination of practices and activities engaged
by individuals to keep their bodies sound and healthy.
(ii) State three principles that govern Healthy Life
Style.
(i) Effect of body weight: Overweight and underweight
increases your chances of developing health problems.
(ii) Dangers of being overweight and underweight:
Weight management can help an individual avoid the health risks of overweight
and underweight. It helps keep the body at acceptable levels of between 18.2 to
25kg/m2.
(iii)Measuring and recording height, weight and waist
circumference: This will help the individual know whether he is losing or
gaining weight.
(iv) Maintaining health through relaxation (relieving
stress): Rest is the act of relaxing either by sitting or lying down. During
rest the mind and muscles are relaxed.
(v) Benefit of rest and sleep: Energy is built up for future use, muscles relax, it is the cure for fatigue or tiredness, it makes you look and feel better, and it gives you the energy you need during the day.
(b) Explain any three ways the family can maintain
health through good relationship.
i) Approaches to positive thinking: This refers to the
ability of the individual to think positively and take decisions independently.
(ii) How one could be helpful to neighbors: This
involves showing care empathizing with others and providing neighbors with the
support they need.
(iii) Ways of maintaining conducive environment: This
does not only refer to keeping or creating a peaceful atmosphere at home but
also keeping the environment clean and tidy.
(iv) Working with people: Establish cordial and peaceful relationship between you and your working colleagues.
(c) Explain the term weight management.
Weight management is a long-term approach to a healthy lifestyle. It includes a balance of healthy eating and physical exercise to equate energy expenditure and energy intake.
(d) Explain how the following influence a person's
physical health:
i. Right eating: It helps the body to reach and
maintain a healthy weight, it reduces the risk of chronic diseases and promotes
overall health. Right eating provides the correct amount of nutrients without
excess or deficiency to maintain health.
ii. Exercise: Exercises are very important for body
fitness. There are many types of exercises, some can be focused on certain
parts of the body, such as waist, arms and abdomen. Examples of exercises are
jumping, running, walking, dancing, swimming, playing games like football, etc.
iii. Rest and sleep: Energy is built up for future use, muscles relax, it is
the cure for fatigue or tiredness, it makes you look and feel better, and it
gives you the energy you need during the day.
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS
1. Explain
weight management
2. Explain
right eating
3. Explain
exercise
4. Explain rest and Sleep
