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Health is the level of functional and metabolic efficiency of a living organism. In humans it is the ability of individual to adapt and self manage when facing physical, mental or social changes.

The world health organisation defined health as “ a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

HEALTH

HOW TO MAINTAINING HEALTH ?

Achieving and maintaining health is an ongoing process, shaped by both the evolution of health care knowledge practices as well as personal strategies and organized interventions for staying healthy.

An important way to maintain your personal health is to have a healthy diet.

A healthy diet includes a variety of plant based and animal based foods that provide nutrients to your body. Such nutrients give you energy and keep your body running.

Nutrients help build and strengthen bones, muscles and tendons and also regulate body processes.

1. DIET

Exercise

Physical exercise enhances or maintain physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It strengthens muscles and improves the cardiovascular system.

sleepSleep is an essential component to maintaining health.

In children ,sleep is also vital for growth and development.

Ongoing sleep deprivation has been linked to an increased risk for some chronic health problems.

Roles of sleep..... 1 Regulate metabolism 2 Plays a role in weight gain

Age condition Sleep need (hours)

New born 14 – 17

Infants 12 -15

toddlers 11 -14

preschoolers 10 -13

School age children 9 -11

teenagers 8 -10

Adults 7 - 9

Older adults 7 -8

Role of scienceHealth science is the branch of science focused on health. There are two main approaches to health science: the study and research of the body and health related issues to understand how humans function, and the application of that knowledge to improve health and to prevent and cure diseases and other physical and mental impairments.

Self care strategiesPersonal health depends partially on the active, passive, and assisted cues people observe and adopt about their own health. These include personal actions for preventing the effects of a disease, through integrative care.

It also includes personal hygiene practices to prevent infection and illness, such as bathing and washing hands with soap ,brushing teeth ,storing and handling food safely etc...

Mental health is referred to as the state of well being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.

MENTAL HEALTH

NUTRITIONS FOOD VITAMIN A vitamin a is a fat soluble nutrient. it helps your body from healthy teeth ,soft tissues, and skin. it can also help you ward off bacterial and viral infections etc Foods contain vitamin A include:

carrots sweet potatoeswinter squashGreens

VITAMIN B Vitamins B-6,B-12, and B-9 are essential for proper nerve function, the synthesis of DNA , and the formation of red blood cells in your body. They also help maintain our brain function, prevent anaemia , and support metabolism.

FOODS CONTAIN VITAMIN B INCLUDE:MEAT ,POULTRY AND FISHSEAFOODEGGSMILK

vitamin C PapayaCitrus fruitsStrawberriesBell peppersBroccoliDark leafy greens such as kale, chard..

VITAMIN DVITAMIN D IS A UNIQUE VITAMIN. ON TOP OF ABSORBING IT FROM FOODS YOU EAT ,YOUR BODY CAN ALSO SYNTHESIS IT FROM SUNLIGHT.

Foods that provide vitamin D..... Some sea food, such as salmon ,catfish ,oysters Milk Egg Mushrooms

VITAMIN E

Foods high in vitamin ESunflower seeds

Bell peppersAsparagus

Like vitamin C, vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. It helps protects your cells from damage.

Vitamin KVitamin K is critical for your body’s formation of blood clots. Without it you could bleed to death from a simple cut .It may also help maintain bone strength in older adults.

Foods that contain vitamin K include

AsparagusBroccoliRomaine lettuceKale, collard greens...

PUT YOUR HEALTHY EATING PLAN IN TO ACTION ......

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