KINESIOL 1C03 Chapter Notes - Chapter section 1: Body Image, Heart Rate, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
5 Jun 2016
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Reduce risk of diabetes, hypertension, colon cancer, and heart disease. Interventions do not directly change behavior but rather have influence. Teach behavioral management skills that promote successful adoption of new regime. Change structure of physical and organizational environments to provide attractive pa spots. Messages should emphasize specific and positive consequences of exercise for a target population and how to. Enhance belief that indivial in control of pa behavious. Simple and detailed information of how to start a program. 1- mass media campaigns: does not use personal contact to reach person: ex: radio, tv, advertisements, slogans, effectiveness: well remembered slogans, do not provide sufficient information to help inactive people start, expensive, do not always reach target audience. Diabetes 2 rates are expected to increase in latter years but health professionals are trying to prescribe exercise as a treatment and to promote a healthy lifestyle for the individuals.
