NUTR 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 30: Lean Body Mass, Tai Chi, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
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Physical activity decreases risk for many chronic conditions. Fat mass, maintains lean body mass. Helps maintain mom"s fitness, muscle tone, helps control weight gain. Only 22% of canadian adults are physically active. To achieve health benefits, adults ages 18-64 years should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate. To vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more. Moderate physical activities (bike riding, brisk walking) cause adults to sweat a little and to breath harder. Vigorous-intensity physical activities (jogging, cross-country skiing) will cause adults to sweat and be. Beneficial to add muscle and bone strengthening activities using major muscle groups, at least 2 days per week. More physical activity provides greater health benefits. These activities have the greatest effect on our cardiovascular health. Activities that make us breathe harder and make our hearts beat faster. Do at least 10 minutes in one session. Exercises to improve muscle strength and bone health.