Key to fulfilling life: Promote healthy habits among students

As we all know, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for people of all ages. However, it is especially crucial for students who need to have the energy and focus to keep up with their studies and extracurricular activities. A healthy lifestyle not only improves physical and mental well-being, but also helps prevent various diseases.

Educating students about healthy choices

One of the most critical aspects of a healthy lifestyle is maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet. Consuming nutritious food is essential to fuel the body with essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals required for proper growth and development. Eating a balanced diet helps to improve brain function, maintain energy levels, and boost the immune system. Teachers and parents must encourage students to eat a healthy and balanced diet regularly.

According to Madhuri Lakhanpal, Sports Teacher at Apeejay School, Model Town, “Nutrition is important at every stage of life. Children require proper nutrients to stay healthy, develop strength, and grow optimally. Additionally, promoting good nutrition in children helps establish a foundation for healthy eating habits and nutritional knowledge that they can carry with them throughout their lives.”

In addition to a healthy diet, regular physical activity is also critical for a healthy lifestyle. Exercise helps maintain weight, reduces the risk of chronic diseases, and improves mental health. It is recommended that students give at least 60 minutes to do physical activity every day.

Ms Lakhanpal adds, “Everyone has their own way to recharge their sense of well-being — something that makes them feel good physically, emotionally, and spiritually, even if they aren’t consciously aware of it. Personally, I believe mental health and physical health are closely connected. Knowing what you can do physically that has this effect on you will change your day and your life.”

Moreover, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule is also essential for a healthy lifestyle. According to Ms Lakhanpal, “Getting the right amount of sleep each night helps people think clearly and feel their best. It also benefits mental health by lowering stress, improving mood, and helping you concentrate at school.”

Promoting healthy habits in schools

Promoting healthy habits among students is essential to ensure their overall well-being. A healthy diet, regular physical activity, and consistent sleep are crucial elements of a healthy lifestyle. Teachers and parents must encourage students to adopt healthy habits from a young age to ensure they lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

In addition to promoting healthy habits, it is also important to educate students about the consequences of unhealthy choices. Teachers can organise workshops, seminars, and guest lectures to help students understand the impact of unhealthy habits on their physical and mental well-being. They can also involve students in activities that promote healthy habits and help them make better choices.

Schools can also play an important role in promoting a healthy lifestyle by providing healthy food options in their canteens and encouraging physical activity through sports and other extracurricular activities. By creating a supportive environment that promotes healthy habits, schools can help students develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

It is crucial to remember that healthy habits are not just for students but for everyone. Teachers and parents must lead by example and adopt healthy habits themselves to motivate students to follow. Thus, it’s simple to create a healthier and happier future for the students. The first step is to begin by consciously making healthy choices today.