Last Updated: 2012-11-14 15:10:14 -0400 (Reuters Health)
By Kerry Grens
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More than one in four children with Down syndrome in The Netherlands is overweight, a rate double that of Dutch youth without the developmental disability, according to a new study.
"We were alarmed by the high prevalence of overweight in children with Down syndrome," said Dr. Helma van Gameren-Oosterom, the lead author of the study from the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research in Leiden.
Showing posts with label healthy eating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy eating. Show all posts
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Can Exercise Detoxify the Body? Experts Skeptical
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| A yoga class. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Last Updated: 2012-12-17 10:55:31 -0400 (Reuters Health)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The word "detoxification" is flung around the fitness community as frequently as kettlebells are swung.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Changing Your Habits: Steps to Better Health
Do you want to eat healthier or become more active?
Most Americans have tried to eat healthier or be more physically active at some point in their lives. Why, then, do many of us eat high-fat and high-calorie foods and have such a hard time fitting in exercise? You may be wondering: is it even possible to change your habits?
The answer is yes! Change is always possible, and a person is never too out-of-shape, overweight, or old to make healthy changes.
This fact sheet offers strategies to help you improve your eating and physical activity habits. Whether you feel like change is a world away or just around the corner, the information here can help you get started.
Most Americans have tried to eat healthier or be more physically active at some point in their lives. Why, then, do many of us eat high-fat and high-calorie foods and have such a hard time fitting in exercise? You may be wondering: is it even possible to change your habits?
The answer is yes! Change is always possible, and a person is never too out-of-shape, overweight, or old to make healthy changes.
This fact sheet offers strategies to help you improve your eating and physical activity habits. Whether you feel like change is a world away or just around the corner, the information here can help you get started.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Use the World Around You to Stay Healthy and Fit
Physical activity and healthy eating can be easy, inexpensive, and fun! If you live in a rural community or do not have access to weights, a treadmill, or chain grocery stores, use what you already have to stay healthy.
Small changes can make a big difference:
- Put more muscle into household chores like raking leaves or washing the car.
- Find a walking buddy to help you stay on track with your physical activity routine.
- Eat fresh fruits and vegetables from a local farmers market, or start your own family garden.
- Choose whole-wheat options when buying bread, tortillas, pasta, and rice.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Get on Track to a Healthier You
We challenge you to improve your health!
Get on track to a healthier you with these health and fitness tips for men.
SIZE UP THE COMPETITION.
Does your waist measure more than 40 inches?
If yes, you may be at greater risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, early death, and other problems.
PICTURE THE FINISH LINE.
What are your health and physical activity goals?
Do you want to improve your health, lose weight, or maintain weight after weight loss?
ON YOUR MARK…GET SET…
Based on your goal, choose your track and activity.
• Improving Your Health = 30+ minutes of moderate aerobic activity 5 or more days a week
• Increasing Your Goals = 60+ minutes of moderate aerobic activity 5 or more days a week
• Building Muscles = 2 or more days a week at a moderate or high intensity
Aerobic activities like brisk walking, playing basketball, and bicycling move your large muscles and make your heart beat faster. To build muscle strength, try weight training, working with resistance bands, or doing push-ups.
Make healthy eating choices.
• Eat more whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean meats, seafood, beans and peas, nuts, and low-fat or nonfat dairy products.
• Eat fewer solid fats (butter, margarine) and refined grains (white flour and rice).
• Eat and drink less sugar and salt, including sugary sodas and juices.
LEAP OVER YOUR HURDLES.
Create a plan to beat the barriers that you may meet along the way.
• Stay energized by playing ball or working out with friends.
• Chart your steps in a food journal or exercise log to stay on track.
CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
The new and improved you is in sight!
• Reward yourself as you reach your goals.
• Keep up the good work. Remember that physical
activity and eating are key to getting on track to a healthier you.
Get on track to a healthier you with these health and fitness tips for men.
SIZE UP THE COMPETITION.
Does your waist measure more than 40 inches?
If yes, you may be at greater risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, early death, and other problems.
PICTURE THE FINISH LINE.
What are your health and physical activity goals?
Do you want to improve your health, lose weight, or maintain weight after weight loss?
ON YOUR MARK…GET SET…
Based on your goal, choose your track and activity.
• Improving Your Health = 30+ minutes of moderate aerobic activity 5 or more days a week
• Increasing Your Goals = 60+ minutes of moderate aerobic activity 5 or more days a week
• Building Muscles = 2 or more days a week at a moderate or high intensity
Aerobic activities like brisk walking, playing basketball, and bicycling move your large muscles and make your heart beat faster. To build muscle strength, try weight training, working with resistance bands, or doing push-ups.
Make healthy eating choices.
• Eat more whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean meats, seafood, beans and peas, nuts, and low-fat or nonfat dairy products.
• Eat fewer solid fats (butter, margarine) and refined grains (white flour and rice).
• Eat and drink less sugar and salt, including sugary sodas and juices.
LEAP OVER YOUR HURDLES.
Create a plan to beat the barriers that you may meet along the way.
• Stay energized by playing ball or working out with friends.
• Chart your steps in a food journal or exercise log to stay on track.
CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
The new and improved you is in sight!
• Reward yourself as you reach your goals.
• Keep up the good work. Remember that physical
activity and eating are key to getting on track to a healthier you.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Get in the Game: Tips for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
With busy lives, it’s easy to let your health and fitness slide. Below are a few tips on getting in the game with healthy habits. Chances are, you will find it’s not as hard as you think!
▪Keep portion sizes under control to avoid eating too much.
▪Sneak in fruits by adding berries to your cereal. Eat more whole grains, vegetables, lean meats, and low-fat or nonfat dairy products.
▪Sit less. Reduce time spent watching TV, gaming, and surfing the web.
▪Fuel up by drinking more water and other low-calorie drinks. Cut down on sugary sodas, sports drinks, and juices. Watch alcohol, as it can also hide calories.
▪Get active with 30 to 60 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise 5 or more days a week. Aerobic activities like tag football move your large muscles and make your heart beat faster.
▪Keep portion sizes under control to avoid eating too much.
▪Sneak in fruits by adding berries to your cereal. Eat more whole grains, vegetables, lean meats, and low-fat or nonfat dairy products.
▪Sit less. Reduce time spent watching TV, gaming, and surfing the web.
▪Fuel up by drinking more water and other low-calorie drinks. Cut down on sugary sodas, sports drinks, and juices. Watch alcohol, as it can also hide calories.
▪Get active with 30 to 60 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise 5 or more days a week. Aerobic activities like tag football move your large muscles and make your heart beat faster.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Being healthy is a BIG Deal!
Being healthy is a big deal. Eating healthy foods and being active are good for you and your family. Here are a few tips.
1. Eat breakfast every day! Breakfast gives you energy. It can help you at school and at play.
2. Eat healthy foods. Try fresh fruits like apples and oranges. Eat vegetables like broccoli and carrots.
3. Try not to eat too much fast food, like pizza and french fries.
4. Drink healthy drinks like water or milk. Try milk that is low in fat or fat-free. Try not to drink sugary drinks like soda.
5. Help your family shop for food. Ask if you can help fix a meal! Remind your family that it is important for everyone to eat healthy foods.
6. Get active! Turn off your TV. Take a break from video games. Engage in physical exercises to improve your fitness.
7. Play outside with your family, friends, or your pet. Kick a soccer ball around or jump rope. Just get moving!
8. Talk to your family about being healthy and having fun.
1. Eat breakfast every day! Breakfast gives you energy. It can help you at school and at play.
2. Eat healthy foods. Try fresh fruits like apples and oranges. Eat vegetables like broccoli and carrots.
3. Try not to eat too much fast food, like pizza and french fries.
4. Drink healthy drinks like water or milk. Try milk that is low in fat or fat-free. Try not to drink sugary drinks like soda.
5. Help your family shop for food. Ask if you can help fix a meal! Remind your family that it is important for everyone to eat healthy foods.
6. Get active! Turn off your TV. Take a break from video games. Engage in physical exercises to improve your fitness.
7. Play outside with your family, friends, or your pet. Kick a soccer ball around or jump rope. Just get moving!
8. Talk to your family about being healthy and having fun.
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