Lesson Title: "Good Health Habits"
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OBJECTIVE:
Each young woman will understand the importance of developing good health habits.
PREPARATION:
- Provide paper and pencils for the class members.
- Assign young women to present any stories, scriptures, or quotations you wish.
ATTENTION GETTER:
Self-evaluation:
Pass out the paper and pencils. Have the young women list the following things for the past twenty-four hours.
1. All foods consumed
2. Number of glasses of water and other liquids consumed
3. Number of hours slept
4. Number of hours spent in physical activity such as work, sports, dance, or exercise
Discussion
Ask the following questions:
1. Is this a typical day’s record for you?
2. Are you eating healthy foods such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, milk products, meat, fish, poultry, and eggs?
3. Do you drink six to eight glasses of liquid a day?
4. Do you avoid taking any over-the-counter medicines to excess?
5. Do you get enough rest to rejuvenate your body?
6. Do you get enough physical exercise?
7. How could you improve your physical health?
LESSON:
Lesson 38 at lds.org
CONCLUSION:
Scripture and testimony:
Have the young women read 1 Corinthians 3:16-17.
Bear your testimony about the great value of our bodies and the importance of keeping them as healthy as possible.
Read the following statement:
“When you observe the Word of Wisdom … and other good health practices, you remain free and have control over your life. You gain the blessings of an undefiled body, an alert mind, and the ability to receive help and support from your Heavenly Father through the Holy Ghost” (For the Strength of Youth, p. 13).
HANDOUT:
Print this handout off on red paper and attach to the stem of a red apple.
Download Handout
This handout will open in Microsoft Word.
MID-WEEK ACTIVITY IDEA:
Class projects such as exercise programs, bicycling, or jogging can help the young women continue their efforts.
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