Learning for LifeandWork
May 5, 20201 min
Updated: Dec 7, 2023
Diet affects the overall health and well being of a person. Eating a balanced and healthy diet or an unhealthy diet affects a person's social, physical and emotional health, which are inter-related and are dependent upon each other.
When a person eats a healthy diet, the effects on their physical health include:
Being healthy
A healthy diet gives the body the nutrients it needs to perform physically, maintain wellness and fight disease.
Having energy
A healthy diet gives a person more energy, allowing the person to exercise frequently and stay active.
Getting good rest
A healthy diet calms the nervous system and triggers a sleep inducing hormonal response which helps a person sleep soundly during the night.
Feeling good
A healthy diet helps a person maintain a healthy weight and so they feel good about themselves and do not suffer much with illnesses and/or injury.
Check out the CCEA GCSE Learning for Life and Work Second Edition Textbook to find out more or check out: My Revision Notes: CCEA GCSE Learning for Life and Work: Second Edition
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