Keeping healthy (easy read)
![Person holding fruit and vegetables](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Healthy%202.png?itok=kyyiiKL2)
It is important to keep healthy so you feel fit and well.
![People dancing](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Dance%20Fit%203.png?itok=nPvUKo9X)
Keeping healthy can give you more energy.
![Bones and teeth](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/bones%20and%20teeth.png?itok=mwG4n-Mf)
It can help keep your bones and teeth strong.
![Happy person](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Happy%20%281%29.png?itok=YJakmwi6)
It might help you feel happier.
![Sick people](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Winter%20Flu%20%281%29.png?itok=L0ck9LVd)
It might help stop you from getting sick.
![Person being weighed](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Health%20care%20assistant%206.png?itok=Z3yXBTzQ)
It can help you keep a healthy weight.
![Person being weighed](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Weighing3%20%281%29_0.png?itok=H9ZC9Nzv)
Being overweight might make you unwell.
![Unwell person.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Feel%20sick%20%281%29.png?itok=ni-3Ipb6)
Not weighing enough can also make you unwell.
![Doctor](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/GP%20Doctor%209%20%281%29.png?itok=TSSv-nm1)
If you are worried about your weight you should speak to your doctor.
![A healthy person](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Healthy%201.png?itok=jaTuRta6)
Eating well and being active helps you keep healthy.
![People being active](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Wellbeing%20Be%20Active.png?itok=xdYUR3sM)
There are lots of ways to keep active.
![Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Exercises.png?itok=hszYrKBo)
You can try different exercises.
![A gym](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Leisure%20Centre.png?itok=s_3tL5_Y)
You do not have to go to a gym.
![Person walking and a bike](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Bicycle%20%281%29.png?itok=80FhqNdP)
You could go for a walk or ride a bike.
![People dancing](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Dance%20Fit%205.png?itok=tWJ2tL9i)
You could even try dancing!
![Team sports](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Badminton%201.png?itok=KbI3bQl_)
Some people join teams or clubs, so they can exercise with friends.
![Person playing football](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Football%20Girls.png?itok=IlSkDnth)
You should find an activity you enjoy, so you want to do it.
![Fruit bowl](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Fruit%20bowl.png?itok=L3lSnYs3)
To eat well you should eat lots of fruit and vegetables.
![Person choosing healthy food](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Shop%20Food%203.png?itok=ZuH-T7b_)
It is good to eat different types of food.
![Fruit and water](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Healthy%20diet%20%281%29.png?itok=S7cXkoAl)
This is called a balanced diet.
![Unhealthy snacks](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Food%20Unhealthy.png?itok=apxa8KFq)
Try not to eat too many snacks like chocolate or crisps.
![Bad teeth](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/bad%20teeth.png?itok=iQ5jjom3)
Sugary snacks and drinks can be bad for your teeth.
![Water](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Bottled%20Water.png?itok=JIIlqy0_)
You should drink lots of water.
![8 glasses of water](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Water.png?itok=U14ScWQ_)
The National Health Service (NHS) says adults should have 8 glasses of drink a day.
![Drinks](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Drinks.png?itok=kSw2unJB)
That includes low-fat milk and sugar-free drinks.
![A group of people with different abilities](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/Group%2044.png?itok=05jqXtB3)
You might not be able to do all of these things.
Everyone is different!
![Talking to a doctor](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2023-12/GP%20Doctor%209%20%282%29.png?itok=qhYb_l1P)
You can speak to your doctor about the best ways to keep healthy.