Question

What key measures need to be taken in order for individuals to promote behavior change for better health?

Answer 1

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely absence of disease or infirmity

The behaviour change approach promotes health through individual changes in lifestyle that are appropriate to people settings. the simple logic is that some behaviour leads to illhealth and so persuading people directly to change their behaviour must be the most efficieny and effective way to reduce illness.

the measures are

* the healthy choice,eat your vegetables

*behaviours and social practice

*a positive conversation

*healthy lifestyle changes

*behaviour change conversations

*unhealthy habits

*exercise as vital signs

* healthy habits, drink plenty of fluids,reduce salt and sugar intake

*maintain a healthy body weight

*get a good nights sleep

* set a 5 meal ideal

the people who have successfully made positive change in their lives go through five specific stages. they are precontemplation,contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance.