Diet and Exercise Equals Weight Loss

Physical Activity and Good Nutrition: Essential Elements to Prevent Chronic Diseases and Obesity

TriVita and their weight loss system (Leanology™) has proven very successful for individuals struggling with their weight. In my opinion, and the opinion of many health experts, weight loss, in and by itself, is not always the cure-all. In order to keep the weight off after the initial weight loss, we need to change our lifestyle. We need to have a regimented schedule for a proper diet and exercise program.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), physical activity, like daily brisk walks, and good nutrition are essential to prevent chronic diseases and obesity. I've been writing about the problem of obesity for several months now. Weight loss alone is not enough to cure the growing obesity problem. We must start eating healthier foods if we are to sustain a "normal" weight.

Below are some startling statistics about the problem our country faces with obesity, and also some important ways to improve the overall situation. Just reading the information below is not enough, we need to take action and share this information with others. We need to take action! The information below is courtesy of the CDC (www.cdc.gov).

The Obesity Epidemic

In the past 30 years, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased sharply for both adults and children. Since 1976-1980, the prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults has approximately doubled. In 2005-2006, more than 34% of adults aged 20 years or older were obese. The prevalence of overweight among children aged 2-5 years increased from 5.0% during 1976-1980 to 13.9% during 2003-2004. During the same period, the prevalence increased from 6.5% to 18.8% among young people aged 6-11 years, and 5.0% to 17.4% among those aged 12-19 years.

People who are obese are at increased risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis-related disabilities, and some cancers. The estimated total cost of obesity in the United States in 2000 was about $117 billion.

Promoting regular physical activity and healthy eating and creating an environment that supports these behaviors are essential to addressing the problem.

Lack of Physical Activity

Regular physical activity reduces risk and provides therapeutic benefits for people with heart attack, colon cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure and may reduce their risk for stroke. It also helps to control weight; contributes to healthy bones, muscles, and joints; reduces falls among older adults; helps to relieve the pain of arthritis; reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression; and is associated with fewer hospitalizations, physician visits, and medications. Moreover, physical activity need not be strenuous to be beneficial. For example, adults of all ages benefit from moderate-intensity physical activity, such as 30 minutes of brisk walking most days of the week.

Despite the proven benefits of physical activity, more than 50% of U.S. adults do not get enough physical activity to provide health benefits; 25% are not active at all in their leisure time. Activity decreases with age, and sufficient activity is less common among women than men and among those with lower incomes and less education. About two-thirds of young people in grades 9-12 are not engaged in recommended levels of physical activity. Daily participation in high school physical education classes dropped from 42% in 1991 to 33% in 2005.

The Critical Role of Good Nutrition

Research shows that good nutrition can help to lower people's risk for many chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, some cancers, diabetes, and osteoporosis. However, a large gap remains between healthy dietary patterns and what Americans actually eat. In 2005, about 1 in 3 U.S. adults ate fruit two or more times a day, and 1 in 4 ate vegetables three or more times a day.

Good nutrition begins in infancy. Children who were not breastfed are at increased risk for overweight, asthma, and some childhood infections. Of concern for both children and adults, particularly in underdeveloped countries, is micronutrient malnutrition, which can negatively affect survival and growth for children, health and pregnancy outcomes for women, and resistance to illness for both.

The need for a weight loss program like TriVita's Leanology™ is important to start the weight loss process, but it's not the total cure-all. There has to be a lifestyle change if you want to achieve long term results. These results will improve every facet of your life, and can carry over to other members of your immediate family. TriVita does have the right products, but the products alone are not going to change your lifestyle.

TriVita ensures that you get the safest, freshest, and most effective products available on the market today. Each product is made under the strictest quality controls in the nutritional supplement industry. All manufacturing and laboratory processes meet or exceed the most current Good Manufacturing Practices as published by the Food and Drug Administration in March 2003.

TriVita is dedicated to helping people pursue healthy living. A trusted health solutions provider since 1999, they develop nutritional products and offer health and wellness services that support the whole person - physically, emotionally and spiritually.

To learn more about TriVita™, Leanology™, and improving your financial situation, please contact me.

Jeffrey Sloe
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