I believe that human beings are designed to be physically…
““I believe that human beings are designed to be physically active and that not doing so creates energy imbalances within the body that ultimately contribute to obesity and other health problems. As evidence, over 500,000 people die each year from diseases linked to physical inactivity and obesity. Furthermore, rates of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes, and certain forms of cancer have all tripled over the past 30 years corresponding to decreasing levels of daily physical activity and increasing rates of obesity.””
About This Quote
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Physical inactivity leads to energy imbalance, causing obesity and related health issues worldwide.
In simple terms: Inactivity causes obesity and disease.
Key Takeaway
Stay active daily.
Themes
health
exercise
obesity
Mood
research paper
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Type
Exercise:1
Fitness:1
Health:1
Health problem:0
Health problems:0
Obesity:1
Physical activity:1
Physically active:0
Wellness:0
Obesity Health:0
Physical Inactivity:1
Inactivity Obesity:0
Obesity Additionally:0
When to use this quote
- Behavior change is hard.
Key Concepts
public health
personal fitness
Questions to Reflect On
- urgent
- informative
A Different Perspective
How can you increase daily activity?;What barriers prevent exercise?