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Improving Health through Physical Activity

 

Improving health through physical activity is essential in today’s society. With the ever growing rise in child obesity, it is critical that children at a young age are aware with the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

An estimated 1.5 million people under the age 18 are considered overweight or obese. This means about 20-25% of Australian children are overweight or obese.

There are also indication that walking and cycling are used less for transportation for Australian children. 

                                      (Kids Care Fair 2011).

 

A primary cause of obesity is an energy imbalance. An intake of high energy foods, combined with a low level of exercise or a sedentary lifestyle is a cause of this energy imbalance. Another cause can be an increasing lack of exercise compared to an intake of high energy foods. It must also be noted that once a child is obese or overweight, it can be difficult to lose that weight during a lifetime.

This blog is aimed to produce an insight into what is healthy and the importance of physical activity. The blog will include the following:

-       Health Promotion and Health Benefits

-       Physical Activity and Benefits

-       Dimensions of Health

-       Motivation

-       Go For Your Life

-       Additional Information

-       References

                        (Improving health and energy 2007)