YOUTH 2020 - The position of young people in Slovenia

230 The connection between lifestyle and health can be illustrated by the following excerpts from interviews with young study participants: “I take care of my health above all with my diet. I also try to buy locally pro- duced goods. Twice a month, a family friend brings us fresh vegetables from his own farm. When I was working in Murska Sobota, I stumbled upon a farm where I now regularly buy buckwheat and millet, and I also buy a lot at the local market. I also try to go hiking on Pohorje at least 3 times a week.” (Daša, 25 years old, young entrepreneur and student) “I take care of my health through recreation, I try to be outside as much as possible, I also try to eat healthily if there is time.” (Maša, 26 years old, precariously employed) “My health is pretty good, compared to my peers I’m in good shape, which I maintain by exercising, running, doing strength exercises, going for walks, etc.… And I also strive to keep variety in my diet, which I think is very im- portant. You feel good if you are active and eat properly. This way of life also helps me stay productive throughout the day. “ (Špela, 16 years old, high school student and young religious person) “On a scale from 1 to 10, I would pin my health at a solid seven. My physical health is much better than my mental health. Recreation and a healthy life- style, whatever that means, have a positive effect primarily on the physical aspect of health, while mental health is almost entirely dependent on the objective circumstances in which we live. That is why there is a considerable discrepancy between the two.” (Gregor, 26 years old, young activist and extreme leftist)