Diet and physical activity throughout life

On the whole, we tend to consume a lot of calories and energy and too much fat, sugar and salt, but we exercise too little. This leads to a constant and rapid increase in weight gain and obesity and is particularly serious in children and adolescents

 

From a scientific point of view, it is clear that a diet which is healthy, sufficient, pleasant, balanced, varied and adequate, accompanied by regular physical activity, is the key to the prevention, relief and treatment of many chronic diseases including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular problems, some cancers, arthritis, osteoporosis and other illnesses related to mental health.

 

However, the benefits of a balanced and correct diet combined with physical exercise are not always associated or encouraged. For example, when trying to lose weight, individuals often only change their eating habits, and fail to increase the levels of physical activity.

 

A physically active life has numerous advantages for health, both physical and psychological. The first is the relationship between physical activity and life expectancy. It is clear that taking regular exercise and "being" physically fit, that is, being a physically active person, provides a feeling of health and well-being, which in turns implies an improved quality of life. On the other hand, it has been proved that a sedentary lifestyle is a risk factor for the development of numerous chronic illnesses.

 

On occasion, people have also been heard to say that it is only possible to maintain a healthy diet and a level of physical activity in certain circumstances. Nothing could be further from the truth; healthy habits should be maintained throughout life, in childhood, as an elderly person, or in any other situation, adapting as necessary.

 

You should always eat correctly and exercise often! We must all review our daily habits and, in order to look after our health, responsibly adopt the changes in our priorities that will allow us to lead healthier lifestyles, with good diets and more daily physical activity. EAT HEALTHILY AND EXERCISE!