Reduces the risk of developing diabetes. Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure. Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure. Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety. Helps control weight.
Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints.
Promotes psychological well-being. The Surgeon General's report was made in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, and The President's Council of Physical Fitness and Sports . Your body needs over 50 different nutrients every day from a wide variety of foods, including protein, dairy, complex carbohydrates, fruits, vegetables and fat. So, instead of eating a toaster pastry every morning or a bologna sandwich for lunch, make good choices from each category and add variety to your meal planning. You've heard that if you exercise regularly, you decrease your chances of getting a serious illness, such as heart disease, cancer and stroke.