Health Benefits of Exercise & Nutrition
Exercise
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Even with physical activity including raking the lawn and playing with children 55% of Americans are not getting enough exercise to protect them against heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. |
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Less than 1/3 of adults engaged in the previously recommended 30 minutes of physical activity on most days. |
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Less than 25% of school aged children get even 20 minutes of vigorous daily physical activity. |
Regular physical activity that is performed on most days of the week reduces the risk of developing or dying from some of the leading causes of illness and death in the United States.
Regular physical activity...
- Reduces the risk of dying prematurely.
- Reduces the risk of dying from heart disease.
- Reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
- Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure.
- Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure.
- Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer.
- Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.
- Helps control weight.
- Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
- Helps older adults become stronger and better able to move about without falling.
- Promotes psychological well-being.
There are specific benefits to be gained from both cardiovascular training and strength training.
Nutrition
Eating the right foods in the right proportions can help improve not only your weight, but also your vision, memory and mood -- and can help defend you against serious illnesses. Learn more:
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