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PROGRAM : AT 34 IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA PENDIDIKAN

( Sekolah Rendah ) DENGAN KEPUJIAN

COURSE : BAHASA MELAYU

SEMESTER : SATU 2011 / 2012

CODE : FIK 3042

COURSE NAME : ENGLISH FOR COMUNICATION 2

LECTURER : PUAN LEELA CHAKRABARTY

STUDENT : SHAHABUDDIN BIN JUSOH ( 20111049605 )

GROUP : EL K 01

LECTURER CENTER : POLITEKNIK SULTAN ABDUL HALIM,

JITRA, KEDAH.

TITLE : IMPORTANCE OF PRACTISING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE


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IMPORTANCE OF PRACTISING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Practising a healthy lifestyle means having routines to improve the quality of our health and to

abstain from harmful habits which affect our well-being. First and foremost, what do we need to

do, to maintain a healthy lifestyle?

There are few points to consider when we talk about a healthy lifestyle. The points are eating

a balanced diet, adequate rest, personal hygiene, exercise and to abstain from the misuse of

substances.

Lets look at eating a balanced diet. You are what you eat. It is so true. A healthy body can

fight any disease better than an unhealthy body. To eat a balanced diet we can always refer to the

food pyramid. Eat a variety of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. They are nutritious food and

we can eat as much as we like. They provide us vitamins, minerals and fibres which are essential

for health.

Next, we need to take fish, poultry, lean meat, beans, eggs, and nuts as the source of

protein.Sweet and starchy food like rice, bread and potatoes provide us carbohydrates which give

us energy. However, beware of carbohydrates and not to overtake them. Excessive carb will turn

into sugar in our body. Too much sugar will result in chronic diseases. So, eat moderately. Thats

the key element here.

We get fats from butter, margarine, cooking oil and fat from meat. But we need to be careful

not to overtake carbohydrates and fats which will make us overweight. Overweight will lead to

obesity. Obesity will in turn, lead to many chronic illnesses.

In addition, we need to drink plenty of water and milk. Milk provides calcium for stronger

and healthier bones.

To maintain a healthy lifestyle we need to have adequate rest. Sufficient rest can reduce

stress, provides energy recovery and able to comfort a tired mind. Thus, we can prepare

ourselves well for further activities.


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We also need to practice personal hygiene.We need to bathe and change our clothing

regularly.Pay attention to oral hygiene to avoid bad breath. Maintain a certain level of cleanliness

to avoid contagious diseases. A clean and neat person gives an excellent impression.

Exercise regularly.Exercise helps to increase our heart rate and make the blood flow

better.In addition, the muscles are toned up and made stronger.All parts of the body benefit from

exercise.So,we should make it a point to exercise.

Abstain from the misuse of substances.Do not take drugs, drink alcohol or sniff glue.Drugs

do nothing but destroy us. Teenagers are most likely to be involved in the misuse of substances.

Teenagers are also the pillars of our country. We must help safeguard them from any

involvement with drugs or alcohol.

So,why is it so important to practise a healthy lifestyle?Well, implementing healthy lifestyle

benefit us physically and mentally as well.When we are fit as a fiddle we can do many wonderful

things. It also has major positive effects on all other aspects of our lives.

Practising a healthy lifestyle can eliminate and reduce chronic illnesses such as diabetes,high

blood pressure,heart disease and other obesity related diseases.By watching what we eat,eating a

balanced diet,exercising, having adequate rest,drinking plenty of water and not misusing

substances,I feel we can reduce the chances of having those diseases mentioned above.We

cannot live life to the fullest or enjoy life or even perform well in work place if we are not

healthy.So,practising a healthy lifestyle is definitely important.

When we live a healthy lifestyle,we can also reduce depression and other mental

illnesses.Again, practising a healthy lifestyle becomes the crucial role here.Eating a balance

diet,sufficient rest,practising personal hygiene,abstain from harmful substances and always think

positively will put away stress and depression.If we are stressed,depressed or mentally ill we

cannot contribute anything to our family, community and even our country.We will become aburden instead.Therefore,it is so vital that we practise a healthy lifestyle.Maintain a positive

thinking,always look at the bright side of things,and avoid

suspicion,jealousy,deceitfulness,dishonest and greed. There is an English saying goes, A good

man can make a bad system work but, a bad man cannot make a good system work.


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Another importance of practising a healthy lifestyle is that we increase our energy

level.When we are full of energy, we can work more efficiently,be it at home or work place.This

will result in a better performance in the working place and in return, earn us great respect and

credibility.

By improving the quality of our health, we can live longer.Each and every one of us wants to

live long but, long live with unhealthy body will burden people around us. We must age

gracefully. Then we have the opportunity to do many wonderful things and to enjoy life more

abundantly.

Living a healthy lifestyle allows us to develop a more positive life. When we feel happier

and healthier we begin feeling better about ourselves as our self-esteem and confidence and we

relate better with others. People are naturally drawn to individuals who have are positive

radiance.

In a nutshell, we cannot neglect the importance of a healthy lifestyle.Healthy living goes far

beyond just improving our daily routine.Changing old habits does take some hard work and

commitment as the saying goes, old habits die hard but it is certainly well worth it. Health is

gold. If we are not healthy, we cannot do much with our money.

SO, PRACTISING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IS THE KEY TO MEANINGFUL LIFE.

REFERENCES

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Bhd.

Merita Lee Thompson, Ed. D. (1983). Choosing Good Health. Glenview, Illinois : Publisher

Scot, Foresman and Company.

Jeremy Thor (2003) Types of Food We Eat. Petaling Jaya: Publisher Alpha Sigma Sdn. Bhd.

Noor Aishah Rosli (2005)Makanan Dalam Kehidupan. Ipoh, Perak: Publisher Produksi Nur-

Johan Sdn. Bhd.


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