10th form Reading "How to Live to Be 100"

DO!

1. Reduce calories and cut down the sweets, cakes and chocolate. If you are overweight, try to lose weight. Being overweight increases your ______ of developing circulation problems.

2. Follow a sensible diet - eat as much low-fat food as possible: chicken, fish and yogurt are good for you. Aim to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day to ensure your ____ of Vitamin C and health-giving minerals.

3. Give up smoking - every cigarette shortens your life. Lead an active lifestyle. Keep fit and stay in shape: _____ out in the gym or take up jogging?

4. Choose an activity that you ______. Exercise should be a pleasure, not a duty.

5. Aim to exercise for about 30 minutes at least five times a week. If you work sitting down, ______ up as often as you can and walking around for a while.

DON'T!

6. Don't go to bed late: if you don't get enough sleep, you will take lack energyand you will age faster.Sleep replenishes the energies spent during the day and aids natural healing process of the body. Don't stressed: _____ and avoid stress at home, school or work. Learn to relax, and when you feel that stress level is rising, take a break.

7. Don't eat betweeen meals: it's the fastest way to put on weight. If you _____ snacks, try to at least to eat healthy snacks, like fruit or yogurt.

8. Don't be a fitness fanatic! You need to stay in shape but remember to _____.