1
Discuss the questions with a partner.
- Do you think you have a healthy lifestyle?
- What makes your lifestyle healthy or unhealthy?
2
Read the article about healthy lifestyle tips for teens and match the titles (a-h)
to the
paragraphs (1-6). One title is extra. 0) is an example.
a) Exercise regularly.
b) Get help if needed.
c) Find a balance and plan your week.
d) Have a passion and practise it regularly,
e) Have enough rest.
f) Have a well-balanced diet.
g) Get advice from doctors.
h) Learn how to manage stress.
0
e Getting enough sleep is so important for growing bodies and minds. It sounds simple, but
the ‘body clock’ of teens naturally keeps them up later at night and wants them to sleep more
in the morning. Make sure you get 8-10 hours of sleep each night to reduce stress levels and
avoid risky or emotional decisions. Create a calm and relaxing sleep environment, use your
desk as a work area (not your bed). Limit sugary foods and electronic equipment close to
bedtime. Getting enough sleep also helps prevent health problems like heart disease.
1
Find a healthy interest that you get excited about - sport, hobby or any other activity and
add it into your schedule. Set yourself some short and long-term goals and go for them!
2
Our brain needs a lot of energy to function. Actually 20% of the
nutrients
we eat are used by our brain as energy. If you have
unhealthy eating
habits, it’s never too late to stop! Start simple
and do some
research on areas you can improve like
drinking more water,
reducing junk food, eating more fruit
and vegetables and
staying away from fats and sugar!
Remember that healthy
eating habits promote
a feeling of well-being.
3
Make a decision to be active and get moving every
day! Did you know that 9 in 10 young people lead
an inactive lifestyle? Studies show that being
active is an effective treatment for feelings
of anxiety and depression. It can
help reduce the risk of diseases,
increase concentration and
confidence and reduce aggression!
You can set a realistic goal like
10000 steps per day or choose an
activity that you enjoy.