Lesson 6. Nutrition: healthy lifestyle

  • Lessons 1 out of 5
  • Duration 90 mins
  • Difficulty Introductory
  • Assessment Online test

Healthy eating basics

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. In fact, up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through your life choices and habits, such as eating a healthy diet and being physically active.

A healthy diet can help lower your risk of heart disease and stroke by:

  • improving your cholesterol levels;
  • reducing your blood pressure;
  • helping you manage your body weight;
  • controlling your blood sugar.

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