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A good healthy diet has numerous potential benefits to our health.
Heart disease, vascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, strokes, memory problems, osteoporosis, certain cancers, skin, hair and nail diseases, and visual problems are examples of conditions which can be influenced by our diet.
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water are all essential nutrients that make up most cells and tissues in the human body. Thus, these essential components need to be provided in moderation through the diet for maintenance of good health.
A good balanced diet consisting of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and hi- fibre, fats supplementation with minerals and vitamins, and consumption of plenty of fluids are considered an important component of a healthy diet.
Although the quality of food is important, its quantity should not be overlooked. A large portion of a very healthy diet can still lead to a high caloric intake. Moderate portion sizes to achieve daily caloric goals of 1500 to 2000 are generally advised. Avoiding empty calories are also important. These are foods which lack good nutritional value but are high in calories. Examples include sodas, chips, biscuits, donuts, and alcohol. ALL that bad stuff we seem to love.
Special dietary restrictions for certain conditions are also important to follow. Restricted salt and fluid intake for people with heart problems and or kidney disease, or carbohydrate controlled diet for people with diabetes are general examples of such guidelines.
Is exercise important in health of the elderly?
Regular physical activity and exercise can help manage or even prevent a variety of health problems.
Heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, certain cancers, depression and strokes, are some of the common medical conditions where routine physical activity and effective exercising may greatly benefit the patient.
Regular exercise 3-5 times a week for at least 30 minutes is strongly advised for seniors. An effective exercise is one which would increase the heart rate adequately to about 75% of maximum heart rate.
This article is for information purposes ONLY and should not be used as a diagnostic tool. Always consult with your medial adviser or G.P. on all medical matters. Should you require any further information, have any other question that you may want answered or would prefer a one to one FREE consultation then please contact Kevin 966 765 686 or 605 306 129 or email him on
physicaltherapyclinic@yahoo.com.
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