| Topic: | Diabetes (DM) |
| Title: | Sneaking in Fitness: Put the 'Active' Into Your Family's Everyday Activities. |
| Author: | Quartetti, H.R. |
| Source: | Diabetes Forecast. 58(3): 54-58. March 2005. |
| Abstract: | This article helps readers increase their family's activities level through every day habits and practices. The author stresses that even modest amounts of physical activity can improve everyone's health. A combination of structured and daily activities that add up to at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day is recommended. Overall fitness includes strengthening exercises and flexibility, as well as cardiovascular exercise. Specific suggestions for family-friendly activities are provided. One section offers five healthy nutrition tips that can tailor into a busy family's quest for health. A final section addresses the problem of sedentary screen-based activities, such as watching television, surfing the net, or playing video games. 3 figures. |
| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Diabetes Mellitus. Type 1 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes. Family. Activities of Daily Living. Exercise. |
| Minor Keywords: | Recreation. Nutrition. Psychosocial Factors. Food Habits. Behavior Modification. |
| Publication Number: | DMJA12115 |
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