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Healthy Living
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• Some runners say that the hardest part about going out for a run is putting on their shoes.
• Daily exercise, however, whether it be running or walking, can greatly reduce the chances of developing heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
• In addition, choosing nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help people maintain good health.
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• Most people have difficulty determining their healthy weight.
• Using a scale to calculate your mass does not take factors such as age, sex and height into consideration.
• An alternative to the scale is a value called the Body Mass Index (BMI).
• The BMI compares a person's weight relative to their height.
• It is a useful tool because it helps to measure a person's body fat which is a good prediction of future health concerns.
• http://nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/Calculator.aspx
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Choosing Healthy Foods• Knowing your BMI can help you adapt your lifestyle
for exercise and healthy eating. Choosing foods to eat may be the biggest challenge.
• One of the things you can do is to carefully read the ingredients on labels and also the nutritional information.
• Choose foods that are low in fat and sugar and read the nutritional labels.
• But be careful that you also note the serving size. The nutritional information on a bag of cookies is only for two or three cookies, not the whole bag.
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• The sample label on the right has highlighted some key points to pay attention to when shopping.
• In addition to serving size, you will notice that fats are broken down into the different types of fats.
• Remember that unsaturated fats are the best type of fat to consume.
• Sodium content is important for people who have high blood pressure.
• Diabetics should always note the sugar content as they need to constantly monitor their blood sugar levels.
• Vitamins and minerals are also noted on the nutritional label as they are needed by the body to carryout vital tasks. Remember that hemoglobin is made up of iron.
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Exercise• Daily exercise is the best present you can give your body. It
strengthens your heart and reduces the risk of developing heart disease.
• Exercise helps to maintain an appropriate body weight, improve the efficiency of the lungs, and strengthen muscles and bones.
• In addition to physical improvements, daily exercise helps to improve concentration and reduce stress and tension.
• Living in Ontario provides you with a vast amount of outdoor activities to choose from to be physically active.
• Whether you enjoy swimming, biking, cross country skiing or rowing the opportunity to exercise is always present.
• You can join a soccer team, karate club or dance group to improve your physical and mental health.
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Resources
• Health Canada http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/paguide/
• Calorie King http://www.calorieking.com.au/foods/category.php?brand_id=782&category_id=20&subcat_id=-1&partner=hwf