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This week's feature focuses on natural weight control, based on good nutrition and wise food choices. Nutritionists and health care professionals often write about the alarming amount of overweight and obese people in all age groups.
It is true that about 40 per cent of the population in North America weighs more than 20 per cent over the recommended body weight. But are all these diets and weight loss products necessary? Experts all say a resounding "NO!" There is a simple solution to the problem of being overweight in people of all age groups, from children to the elderly. The USDA Food Guide Pyramid offers an excellent guide for eating a wholesome, well-rounded diet without starving yourself. If families follow the guidelines in the Pyramid, and combine it with regular enjoyable activity and exercise, obesity would become a rarity. Food Guide Pyramid Review Let's review exactly what the Pyramid suggests you eat each day:
The most important point to remember in weight control is to follow the Food Pyramid and incorporate regular activity - individually and as a family. Some fun activities are listed below, many of which can be shared as a family event. The three main areas to develop in your fitness plan include: Strength, Flexibility, and Endurance A well-rounded approach to fitness is recommended to cultivate all three areas.
Strength: can be developed through weight-bearing exercises such as:
Flexibility: can be developed through activities such as:
Endurance: is built through aerobic activities such as:
Sites to Visit for Weight Control Tips
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