Say No! to fat

December 13, 2007

Obesity, a resultant of an increase in fat in the body, is now a national health problem for many nations, developing as well as developed. One of the magazines has reported that in some of the developing nations the underweight citizens have more fat content than their over weight counterparts in other parts of the developed world.

In a world wide survey conducted recently, published in some of the health and fitness magazines, 45-60% of working class citizens in urban centers of developing nations were found to be overweight. In another such survey around 25-30% of urban school children in such nations were found to be beyond their required weight category.

It would be a healthy idea if schools remove the vending machines for soft drinks and provide for a healthy nutritious food in their canteens.

Check your Diet

• Have meals at regular intervals every day, around 3-4 times a day
• As much as possible, do not indulge in calorie heavy food and snacks
• During eat outs select carefully for what you are ordering - order healthy foods only
• Consumption of skimmed milk reduces intake of fat
• Say no to carbonated soft drinks
• Select whole wheat breads and products against the white flour or white rice
• Take lots of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet
• Drink plenty of water to remain well hydrated
• Strict no to alcohol

Exercise

• Playing sports regularly should become a habit than a requirement
• During daily chores of life, indulge in physical activities like using staircases instead of lifts, a daily morning or evening walk of 25-40 minutes

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