The importance of diet and exercise
I can explain how to try to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle effectively.
The importance of diet and exercise
I can explain how to try to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle effectively.
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Key learning points
- Regular exercise is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health.
- A balanced diet provides the necessary nutrients for the body to function properly.
- Consistency in diet and exercise is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Keywords
Exercise - an activity that requires physical effort and is done to improve health and fitness
Moderation - eating or doing something within reasonable limits and not in excess
Lifestyle - the choices people make about the way they live
Consistency - maintaining a steady and regular pattern, for example, in diet and exercise
Common misconception
Exercise alone is enough to stay healthy.
While exercise is important, it must be paired with a balanced diet for overall health.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
substances in food that the body needs for growth and energy
nutrients in food that help you to grow, heal and fight off sickness
elements needed by the body for various functions, such as calcium
a unit of energy that we get from food and drinks
Exit quiz
6 Questions
an activity that requires physical effort to improve health
eating or doing something within reasonable limits
the choices people make about the way they live
maintaining a steady and regular way