Most of us know that we should eat healthily and undertake regular physical activity but many of us are unsure of what the guidelines are for healthy eating and physical activity, and for those of us that do understand this, may still have difficulties in putting these healthy behaviours into practice due to a variety of reasons.
Prepared by: Natarsha Croser, Accredited Exercise Physiologist (ESSAM); Associate Nutritionist (NSA)
Presented by: Wellness & Lifestyles Australia
So what is the importance of these healthy behaviours? Physical activity and nutrition are important for health in their own rights and inadequate physical activity and poor nutrition can result in overweight and obesity which can lead to further health problems.
A healthy lifestyle and a healthy weight can reduce the risk for; cardiovascular co-morbidities and events such as hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, heart attack, stroke and peripheral vascular disease; type II diabetes mellitus; osteoarthritis; sleep aponea; some cancers and psychological disorders and social problems; and physical activity can also strengthen the musculo-skeletal system, reduce the risk for osteoporosis and the risk of falls and fractures.
Recent Australian evidence suggests that up to half of Australian adults are not achieving sufficient physical activity for health benefits, that up to 86% of Australians do not eat the recommended servings of vegetables a day, and up to 46% of Australians do not eat enough servings of fruit a day. Current national obesity estimates (BMI >30) are 19% for men and 17% for women and a further 41% of men and 25% of women are overweight but not obese (BMI 25-30). Overweight was the greatest burden of disease in Australia in 2003.
What this training can do for you…
This training is designed to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to incorporate healthy eating and physical activity behaviours into your life and those that you care for.
Included in this training is…
- Health consequences of poor nutrition and physical activity behaviours
- Understanding The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating
- Understanding The Australian Physical Activity Guidelines
- The barriers and enablers to achieving these guidelines
- Understanding energy balance
Who should use this training?
You should go through this training if you are concerned about the weight status, nutrition intake and/or physical activity levels of yourself or those that you care for. This training is about improving healthy behaviours for the general population and should not replace individual advice from a doctor, dietitian, exercise physiologist or physiotherapist if you have a medical condition that warrants this.
(PICTURE OF PRODUCT)
Clients who we have provided this training for have reported a better awareness of their condition and problems associated with diabetes. This has therefore enabled them to identify problems at the early stage of development and prevent complications.
This education session does not cover all possible ailments associated with diabetes; however it will provide a valuable core understanding for clients to look after themselves or carers to provide a higher level of care.
It is set out in an easy to follow format which will benefit both clients and carers. It is important for people with diabetes to undestand and appreciate that management of diabetes is vital to maintaining quality of life.
