Healthy Diet

Physical

• Boost immune system = reduce of illness e.g. flu and cold etc

• Calcium can reduce risk of osteoporosis

• Limiting intake of saturated fat can reduce risk of high blood pressure, heart diseases, lower cholesterol levels and obesity

• Healthy diet can provide energy = more likely to exercise therefore be more physically fit (cardiovascular)

Social

• Less likely to become ill = able to keep up social contacts through work and leisure activities

• More likely to take part in sports and leisure activities = more likely to socialise with people who have similar interests

• May join a group to help lose weight and improve diet = meet new friends

• Usually feel quite energetic and confident = more likely to be invented to social activites

Psychological

• People who have a healthy diet usually look good and have a positive self image as a result

• People with healthy diets usually feel they are in control of what they are eating - sense of autonomy

• Certain foods such as chocolate release endorphins in the brain which relieve stress

• People who have healthy diets see themselves as caring about their own well being = can give them a positive self-concept

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