The effects of an unhealthy Lifestyle

1. Week 5 – Starter
1. Complete the sentence ‘a complete _________ of physical, mental
and social wellbeing, and not merely the __________ of _________
or infirmity’.
2. What does BMI stand for?

2. Aims & Objectives
The aims & objectives of the lessons are:
Identify at least two possible effects on an unhealthy lifestyle
Describe a short term condition caused by the effects.

3. Reading activity -The Effects of an Unhealthy
Lifestyle. - You will find the reading task in the
resource book on the VLE.

4. Choose one of the following topics to search on the internet. You need
to search for a testimonial/case study/personal account based on your
chosen topic. Using your notes on the emotional effects of lifestyle
choices on the previous page, explain how the person in your
testimonial was emotionally affected by their lifestyle choice using
examples. The top search result might not always be the most relevant
so read and choose your research carefully. Tick your chosen topic.
Topics:
• ‘I turned to crime to support my addiction’
• ‘I regret drinking and driving’
• ‘My addiction is destroying my family’

5. Read Ruth’s case study and use your notes on the
previous pages to help you answer the questions.

6. BMI
Read the case studies below, then calculate each person’s BMI using
the formula on page 213 of the Student Book.
• Use Table 9.01 (also on page 213) to say which category each person
falls into.
• Identify the factors which are having (i) a positive effect, and (ii) a
negative effect on their health and wellbeing.