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. There are two categories of risk factors - controllable and uncontrollable, such as age, sex, and heredity. 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.
These can be hard to find in some restaurants. Pack some to take with you. Also, to cut the risk of clogging your arteries, try to reduce the fats in your diet. That means substituting lean meats, chicken, fish, and skimmed milk for fatty meats or whole milk products. Watch the number of meals eaten through fast-food restaurants.