Health Promotion
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Pre-test Activity 6
1 Quiz
Pre-test Activities 6
Unit 1 Health & mental health
5 Topics
Topic 1 Defining health
Topic 2 Defining mental health
Topic 3 Health promotion
Topic 4 Health literacy
Topic 5 Digital Health literacy
Unit 2 Health Promoting Behaviors
5 Topics
Topic 1 Nutrition
Topic 2 Physical activity
Topic 3 Oral health
Topic 4 Personal hygiene
Topic 5 Vaccinations
Unit 3 Mental Health promotion: specific prevention strategies
3 Topics
Topic 1 Mental health issues
Topic 2 Protective factors
Topic 3 General advice – Beyond therapy
Unit 4 Stigma
5 Topics
Topic 1 Stigma in former prisoners
Topic 2 Defining stigma
Topic 3 Consequenses of stigma
Topic 4 Stereotypes, discrimination and sigma
Topic 5 Overcoming stigma
Activities
4 Quizzes
M6: Activity 1
M6: Activity 2
M6: Activity 3
M6: Activity 4
References
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Topic 1 Nutrition
Health Promotion
Unit 2 Health Promoting Behaviors
Topic 1 Nutrition
Understanding the role of nutrition for our health
Healthy eating is important at all stages of our lives
A healthy diet contributes to:
Intake of all necessary nutrients for the development and proper functioning of the organization
Nutrient storage in case of some macronutrients and micronutrients
Prevention of health problems
Health issues related with bad eating habits:
Health issues related to dental hygiene i.e. dental cavities
Abnormal weight status i.e. overweight and obesity
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, abnormal glycemic status
Chronic non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, various types of cancer
Nutrition under low budget
Use a
shopping list
Buy
only what you need
until next time you will go for shopping
Capitalize on “
leftovers
”
Try
cheaper
brands
Include
more vegetables
Cook with
legumes
, or consume
eggs
instead of meat, as they are an excellent source of protein at low cost
Freeze
leftover bread
Know
what you have in your fridge and kitchen store
Search for
low budget recipes
or recipes with very few ingredients – internet and YouTube is full of recipes for cheap meals
Prefer
cooking
instead of take-away food
Be aware of
offers or discounts
e.g. buy one get one for free
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