LEAST LEARNED COMPETENCY:
Determine risk factors related to lifestyle.
TASK:
Describe the risk factors of lifestyle diseases.
The way in which an individual lives is called lifestyle. This includes the typical patterns
of an individual’s behaviour like everyday routine at home, in school, or at work; eating,
sleeping, and exercise habits, and many others. These patterns of behaviour are related to
elevated or reduced health risk.
Risk factors are variables in your lifestyle that may lead to certain diseases. Many
aspects of your lifestyle can be considered risk factors. Aside from genetics or heredity, age and
physical make-up are some of the factors that cannot be changed; however, your lifestyle can go
around these factors to gain the more benefits.
Obesity is a medical condition that
occurs when a person carries excess
weight or body fat that might affect
their health. A doctor will usually
suggest that a person has obesity if
they have a high body mass index.
The term "heart disease" is often used
interchangeably with the term
"cardiovascular disease." Cardiovascular
disease generally refers to conditions that
involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels
that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain or
A stroke, also known as a
cerebrovascular accident or CVA is
when part of the brain loses its blood
supply and the part of the body that
the blood-deprived brain cells control
stops working.
A cancer refers to any one of a large The researchers found that 11% of the
number of diseases characterized by future bowel cancer burden can be
the development of abnormal cells attributed to ever-smoking, and 4% to
that divide uncontrollably and have current smoking. Overweight or obesity
the ability to infiltrate and destroy was responsible for 11% of cases, and
normal body tissue. excessive alcohol consumption contributed
6% of the burden.
Eating right and exercising regularly can help you
avoid excess gain weight and maintain a healthy weight.
Being physically active is essential to reaching your weight-
loss goals. Even if you’re not trying to lose weight, regular
exercise can improve cardiovascular health, boost your
immune system, and increase your energy level.
Healthy habits help prevent certain health conditions, such as heart disease, stroke,
and high blood pressure. If you take care of yourself, you can keep your cholesterol
and blood pressure within a safe range. This keeps your blood flowing smoothly,
decreasing your risk of cardiovascular diseases.
When you eat a balanced diet your body receives the fuel it
needs to manage your energy level.
Exercise helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues
and gets your cardiovascular system working more
efficiently so that you have more energy to go about your
daily activities. It also helps boost energy by promoting
better sleep.
Insufficient sleep can trigger a variety of problems. Aside
from feeling tired and sluggish, you may also
feel irritable and moody if you don’t get enough sleep.
What’s more, poor sleep quality may be responsible for high
blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease, and it can also
lower your life expectancy.
PROCEDURE:
Using a concept map, write words associated with “Lifestyle” inside the circles.
You may add more circles if necessary.
LIFESTYLE
PRACTICES HEALTHY UNHEALTHY REASON/S
1. Eating fruits daily
2. Eating in moderation
3. Skipping meals on a
regular basis
4. Consuming sweets
uncontrollably
5. Drinking beverages like
soft drinks as the first
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Physical Education and Health
Teacher’s Guide pages 2-20
Individuals respond differently to stress and stressful situations; however, it
is advantageous if stress is minimal. An unhealthy diet refers to unhealthy food
choices. Diet is used interchangeably with nutrition. Intake of fatty food should be
minimized to lower risks of certain diseases. However, body fat in certain areas
such as abdomen, arms, and legs may need to be reduced through proper diet and
physical activity.
Risk factors to our health include the things that we do in our everyday lives
and the physiological characteristics that we inherit from our parents. They should
be taken seriously. Being aware of these risk factors as well as doing something to
prevent and counterpart their effects are important. Engaging in active
recreational activities is highly promoted as one means of promoting a healthy
lifestyle.
Risk Factors Scenarios Recreational Activity
1. Ana is constantly in a hurry
trying to meet deadlines.
2. Kathleen eats a lot of fastfood
items like burgers and fries.
3. Bryan started getting hooked
on cigarettes when he was just
14.
4. Paul’s belly and arms are
already flabby.
5. Dennis and his friends drink
beer every other night.
Note: Some answers may vary
PRACTICES HEALTHY UNHEALTHY REASON/S
1. Eating fruits daily / Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and
calories. None have cholesterol.
2. Eating in moderation / Avoids excessive amount of calories or any
particular food nutrient.
3. Skipping meals on a / It may cause ulcer and can also cause weight gain or
regular basis make it harder to lose weight.
4. Consuming sweets / Higher risk of diabetes
uncontrollably
5. Drinking beverages like / Higher risk of heart diseases and metabolic
soft drinks as the first syndrome.
option
Note: Some answers may vary
Risk Factors Scenarios Recreational Activity
She might have a severe stress 1. Ana is constantly in a hurry Always plan to do work ahead
trying to meet deadlines. of time
She will have a higher risk of 2. Kathleen eats a lot of fastfood Make a meal plan or take time
obesity, heart disease and items like burgers and fries. to prepare/cook healthy food.
cancer due to high calories.
He might get lung cancer at a 3. Bryan started getting hooked He can do recreational activities
young age on cigarettes when he was just like dancing, camping, hiking,
14. playing sports to get his
attention away from smoking.
Paul is getting fat/older 4. Paul’s belly and arms are Have some exercise to get rid of
already flabby. the excess fats.
They might get higher risk of 5. Dennis and his friends drink Make their self busier like
liver cancer. beer every other night. playing indoor/outdoor games.
