Weight
The Benefits of Weight Management
Maintaining a healthy weight is important for overall health and can help you prevent and control many conditions and diseases. It is important to include regular physical activity and a healthy eating plan in your lifestyle to help you reach and maintain a healthy weight.
Some reasons why you should manage their weight include:
- Reduced risk of heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer.
- Improved blood sugar control.
- Reduced joint pain and improved mobility.
- Improved sleep.
- Reduced risk of high blood pressure.
To help maintain a healthy weight, be sure to focus on eating a balanced diet and incorporating physical activity into your life. Eating a balanced diet includes choosing from all the food groups, eating a variety of nutritious foods and controlling portion sizes.
To help maintain a healthy weight, adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity each week. For children, the amount of physical activity they need is related to their age and how active they are at school.
Additional ways to improve your health and maintain a healthy weight include:
- Limiting or avoiding alcohol, sugary drinks and processed foods.
- Monitoring your portion sizes.
- Getting plenty of sleep.
- Managing stress.
- Being aware of your environment, including the availability of unhealthy snacks or fast food.
Maintaining a healthy weight is beneficial for your overall health. Taking steps to control your weight can help reduce your risk of developing unhealthy habits and serious medical conditions.