Checkups are important and you should be sure to schedule a physical annually. During the past several years, medical researchers have identified a number of health risk factors. A risk factor is anything that can impair health and lead to disease. Let's look at some things you can do to control these risk factors. The body needs energy and nutrients periodically and functions best when these are supplied regularly.
Nutritionists suggest only fresh fruits and vegetables for snacks.
Also, to cut the risk of clogging your arteries, try to reduce the fats in your diet. That means substituting lean meats, chicken, and fish for fatty meats, and skimmed milk for whole milk products. Cut down on your consumption of sugar and salt. No matter how little you think you consume, the experts tell us it is probably more than necessary. If you can grab more than an inch of fat when you pinch your waist or arm, then you need to do something about your weight.