International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review
 

International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 6(3), pp. 36-42. August, 2018.

ISSN: 2360-7866

DOI: 10.14662/IJARER2018.035

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Physical activity, Nutrition and wellbeing; A narrative review

Ayenigbara Israel Oluwasegun

Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria

Phone no: 08139177538, E-mail: histrealite2647@gmail.com

Accepted 29 August 2018

Insufficient physical activity and poor nutrition is a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes This paper discuses physical activity, nutrition and wellbeing. It is a position paper in which importance of physical activity and nutrition to achieving wellbeing was discussed extensively from different researcher’s point of view and specifications for different age group were outlined. It was therefore concluded that Good nutrition; an adequate, well balanced diet combined with regular physical activity; is a cornerstone of good health and wellbeing. It was therefore recommended that all adults should avoid inactivity and engage in physical activities and Consumption of a healthy diet throughout the life course helps prevent malnutrition and non communicable diseases.

Key words: Physical activity, Nutrition, health, wellbeing
 

Cite This Article As: Ayenigbara, I.O., (2018). Physical activity, Nutrition and wellbeing; A narrative review. Inter. J. Acad. Res. Educ. Rev. 6(3): 36-42
 

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