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Health, Fitness & Nutrition
Almost 50% of adults in the UK alone are overweight to some extent and every year that figure increases, so what can we do to get healthier and fitter?
What is the body made up of?
Our bodies are made up of tissues which include muscles, bones, internal organs and body fat. It is the correct balance of these organs in the body which is important for health.
Sometimes a person can have the correct weight to height ration but they are carrying around too much body fat, we all need a certain amount of fat in our bodies to help to protect organs but too much fat isn’t good, especially if you work out or are sports orientated.
Health, Fitness & Nutrition
Gaining weight in adulthood is a common thing but as long as we keep eating healthy and exercising this can be controlled and kept to a minimum, too much weight gain during middle age however increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease along with leaving us feeling lethargic.
Studies have shown that for every two pounds we gain the risk of developing diabetes over the next ten years rose by 20%. Not only does the risk of diseases such as these occurring but also too much weight gain can put a strain on the joints, the knees in particular.
Weight gain also increases the risk of several types of cancer including colon and breast cancer, a weight gain of more than 45 pounds during middle age can increase the risk of breast cancer in women by 20%.