Nutrition education has a very important role in the fight against obesity and it must begin at an early age.
Conf. Univ. Dr. Corina Zugravu, primary care physician in food hygiene and nutrition, believes that throughout life, each of us must constantly learn about nutrition.
The daily application of knowledge of healthy nutrition is essential for the well-being and health of modern man. They must be acquired from an early age and, if the 7 years at home matter a lot in behavior, the elements of nutrition that we must learn throughout life are crucial for health and a normal weight., declares Assoc. Dr. Corina Zugravu.
Kent Bradley MD, MBA, MPH – Chief Health and Nutrition Officer, Herbalife Nutrition, agrees that a healthy diet is possible when making informed decisions that can only result from education.
“When choosing between two foods with the same amount of calories, you need to keep in mind that choosing a food can provide the body with the protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals we need every day, while another choice can provide calories. empty of sugar and fat without significant nutrientsSays Kent Bradley, noting that health is holistic and a balanced diet is just one part of the equation for a healthy and happy life.
He emphasizes that a steady exercise regime and a supportive community are also essential for weight loss and adopting an active and healthy lifestyle. „Surrounding yourself with people who support you, such as those who share the same values, and who want to have an active and healthy lifestyle, can significantly increase your chances of achieving your personal goals.“, He thinks.
A study published in British Journal of Sports Medicine found that people who walk frequently have lower values of blood pressure, resting heart rate and total cholesterol. Exercise also causes a reduction in body fat and Body Mass Index (BMI). This is the opinion of the specialists who work at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) din YOUR. In Romania, according to data reported by the PREDATORR study (National Study on the Prevalence of Diabetes, Prediabetes, Overweight, Obesity, Dyslipidemia, Hyperuricemia and Chronic Kidney Disease), almost one in three people is obese. The World Health Organization draws attention to the fact that one in two people over the age of 18 is obese, and this trend is growing.
Conference „Exploring weight management models in the 21st century “, which took place in May and was attended by Kent Bradley as a speaker, brought to the fore the growing and urgent need to focus on health and well-being. Participants showed that there is a wide variety of evidence on the impact of a sedentary lifestyle and food choices that are low in key nutrients but provide excess calories which ultimately leads to obesity.
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