HEALTH IS WEALTH

Healthy Diet & Exercise

 Pakistan’s Health Statistics

• 26.3 % of Pakistan’s population is diabetic.

• 52 % of Pakistanis have high blood pressure.

• 62.1 % Pakistanis are overweight.

Healthy Diet
Healthy Diet
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 Basic Rules:

• Eat at least three meals a day.

• Don’t skip breakfast

• Eat food from all the food groups.

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• Breakfast (7am-8am)

• Snack (10am – 11am)

• LUNCH (12NOON – 2PM)

• Dinner (7pm-8 pm)

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 Things to remember:
• Switch banaspati with canola oil.
• For deep frying, use desi ghee as it does not get
absorbed in fried foods as much as vegetable oil
does.
• Drink fresh fruit juices instead of the boxed
variety.
• Avoid ready-made desserts and mithai from
the halwai.
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 Things to remember:
• Try cooking at home as much as possible and cut
back on dining out.
• Replace full cream milk with low fat or skimmed
milk.
• Avoid deep fried items.
• Avoid candies and chocolates as much as
possible.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Exercise
 Exercise
 Why Exercise…?
• Exercise helps to control weight.
• Reduces your risk of heart disease, high blood
pressure and diabetes.
• Exercise decreases stress, depression and you will
feel happier.
• It will help you to maintain your physical strength.
• Exercise can help you look better and live longer.
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 How much exercise…?
 Exercise
Which Exercise…?
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What's Right for Me…?
• If what you're doing isn't fun, it's hard to keep it
up.
• Picking the right type of exercise may depend on
your workout personality. For example, do you
like to work out alone or in group.
• You also need to plan around practical
considerations.
• It's a good idea to talk to some fitness expert.
• Talk to your doctor before beginning an exercise
plan.