Health Benefits of Diet and Exercise

By Lapousis George X.

It is well established that the lack of physical activity, among children in the developed world, is one of the major factors for cardiovascular disease and premature death. Also a large body of evidence suggests that decreasing any type of sedentary time is associated with lower health risk in youth. Parents and teams request a safe participation to any sport activity, recreational or competitive. There are considerable evidences for the importance of the role of nutrition in health. Active living and healthy eating are key factors in maintaining individual and population health. These can prevent chronic disease and promote health and wellbeing across all life stages. Healthy eating provides protection against chronic disease and contributes to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Appropriately support programs that targets to a healthy eating and active living for all person's life are essential for the prevention of obesity and other chronic diseases.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3659681660
• ISBN13: 9783659681660
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"