NUTR 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Lean Body Mass, Tai Chi, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
11 Jan 2017
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Physical activity decreases risk for many chronic conditions. Obesity: decreased fat mass, maintains lean body mass, helps with weight management. Increases hdl levels: helps maintain healthy blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes: enhances insulin sensitivity, helps with weight management. Bone and joint health: strengthens bones, prevents osteoporosis, strengthens joints. Helps prevent a variety of cancers: breast cancer, colon cancer, boosts the immune system. Decreases stress and anxiety: promotes better mental health. More manageable pregnancy: helps (cid:373)ai(cid:374)tai(cid:374) (cid:373)o(cid:373)"s fit(cid:374)ess, (cid:373)us(cid:272)le tone, helps control weight gain, decreases risk of caesarean birth, shorter labour, improved post-natal recovery. Only 22% of canadian adults are physically active. Has all the following: aerobic activity, strength training, exercises for balance and fixability. These activities have the greatest effect on our cardiovascular health. Activities that make us breath harder and make our hearts beat faster. Recommendation: do at least 150 minutes per week, do at least 10 minutes in one session. Exercise to improve muscle strength and bone health.
