Physical Fitness = Nutrition + Exercise
A practical guide for staying fit and healthy even when you have a desk job.Many aspects of our physical well-being depend on the genetic traits that we inherited from our parents, but with knowledge and determination we can improve our stamina and decrease our chances of getting sick regardless of our genetic makeup. Three key factors to good health are nutrition, sanitation, and exercise. Here you will find information about the chemical components of food, how much to eat, and sanitary practices that can prevent disease. This knowledge can guide you toward choosing foods that are good for your body and keep you in good health. You will also find an exercise program that will strengthen your muscles and your cardiovascular and pulmonary systems in just 30 minutes per day. The main causes of premature death are heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. The risk of these diseases is increased substantially by poor diet, smoking, excess body weight, and physical inactivity. It is up to you to make the right food choices and the lifestyle changes that will assure a healthier future. You can be happier and achieve your objectives in life more easily when you are healthy and physically fit.
