Health Sciences 1001A/B Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Textbook Notes - Health Science - 1001A/B
8 Nov 2017
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Chapter 4 textbook notes weight management health science. Canadians have trouble with maintaining a healthy body weight and views this as a serious public health challenge and a source of distress. Health canada says around 54% of canadian adult"s self-report that they are overweight, including 18% who identify themselves as obese. Between 1985 and 2010, canadian adults with obesity tripled. Experts believe that by 2021, 70% of males and almost 50% of females in canada will be overweight or obese. Despite many struggling to lose weight, many fall into dangerous eating patterns such as: binge eating or starvation. Eating a moderate diet and exercising regularly will help one manage their body weight more efficiently. Many people focus on short-term weight loss rather than permanent changes in lifestyle which is not nearly as effective. Successful weight management requires the long-term coordination of many aspects of a wellness lifestyle, including proper nutrition, adequate physical activity, and stress management.
