Looking after your health / Caroline Young ; designed by Stephanie Jeffries ; illustrated by Freya Harrison, Nancy Leschnikoff and Christyan Fox ; edited by Felicity Brooks ; expert advice from Kristina Routh, MBChB, MPH, medical consultant ; Bethany Florey MSc, registered dietitian ; Dr Angharad Rudkin, clinical psychologist, University of Southampton.
So, what is health? -- Your amazing body -- Let's talk about food -- Diets and dieting -- Body maintenance -- Exercise: it really is good for you -- Mental health matters -- Help is out there... -- The importance of sleep -- Other people -- Health for life -- More about food -- More about exercise -- Managing stress -- Words to remember -- How healthy am I?
Summary:
Written in an approachable, engaging style, this book takes a detailed and sometimes humorous look at how to have a healthy, happy lifestyle. Readers are given advice about healthy eating and exercise; managing the pressures of the teenage years; how to get enough sleep, navigate friendships and relationships, and look after their mental health. The overall aim of the book is to encourage achievable, positive lifestyle changes. All information is based on current thinking, recommendations and guidelines. Quicklinks take readers to further sources of information and advice if needed.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.