Physical Development L1

1. HEALTHY EATING AND MENTAL
HEALTH
John Adrian C. Adiaz + Lyka Mae Y. Fajardo + Robert Y. Bendicio
Reporters

2. HEALTHY EATING AND MENTAL HEALTH
Healthy eating nourishers the body, including the brain,
and supports mental health through:
Improved overall health and vitality
Increased ability to concentrate
Reduced irritability to concentrate
Lowered risk of mental illness

3. PHYSICAL ACTIVITYAND
MENTAL HEALTH

4. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MENTAL HEALTH
Make you feel better physically and feel better about
yourself.
Improves the mood.
Improves self-esteem.
Reduces physical reactions to stress.
Helps you to sleep better
Gives you more energy.

5. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MENTAL HEALTH
Increases body temperature, thus relaxing muscle tension.
Releases feel-good chemicals that improve mood.
Offers a “time-out” from worries and depressing thoughts.
Increases self-confidence, feeling of competence and
sense of mastery
Provides a sense of belonging and mutual support when
participating with others

6. SLEEP AND MENTAL HEALTH

7. SLEEP AND MENTAL HEALTH
9-11 hours of sleep
Irritability
Difficulty in concentrating and learning
Don’t move information from short-term to long term memory
as well.
Falling asleep in class.
Mood swings and behavior problems
More accident prone
More prone to depression

8. SLEEP AND MENTAL HEALTH
SUGGESTIONS
Stay away from stimulants like caffeine in the evening, including
chocolate, colas and other caffeinated beverages.
Do not go to bed hungry.
Turn off all electronics that may cause distraction.
Relax to have a better sleep.
Take a warm bath.
If can not sleep normally, better consult the doctor.
Try a cup of hot milk.