Physical Activity and Health

Author: Dr. Inder Singh Pal

Physical Activity can improve our health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases. People who regularly exercise and do physical activity has long term health benefits. Physical Activity is undeniably good for everyone and it is the key to be physically and mentally fit, and helps us to have balanced, healthier, happier life. The book consists of four units: UNIT 1: HEALTH AND HEALTH EDUCATIION (Concept of Health, Aims and Objectives of Health Education, Health and Physical Fitness, WHO, UNICEF, Role of Physical Activity Towards Different Dimension of Health) UNIT 2: FOOD AND NUTRITION (Balanced Diet, Factors Affecting Diet, Elements and Functions of Balanced Diet, Nutritional Tips, Veg Vs Non-Veg Diet) UNIT 3: POSTURES (Concept and Value of Posture, Causes of Poor Posture, Types of Posture Deformities, their causes and prevention, First-Aid, Common First Aid Measures - Snake Bite, Choking, Drowning, Fainting, Fracture, Burns, Poison, Unconsciousness and Heat Stroke) UNIT 4: EXERCISE AND LIFE STYLE DISEASES (Exercise and Obesity, Exercise and Heart Diseases, Exercise and Diabetes, Exercise and Stress Management).

ISBN: 978-81-7216-469-0

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