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Walking is a great form of aerobic exercise for overall health.
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9. Home Exercise Program - Walking <p>Home Exercise Program - Walking; Mr. Nick Pratap, BSc, Kin, Clinical Exercise Physiologist</p>

Home Exercise Program - Walking; Mr. Nick Pratap, BSc, Kin, Clinical Exercise Physiologist
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True/False - Quiz: Do You Understand Supplements & Vitamins?

Quiz: Do You Understand Supplements & Vitamins?

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

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Vitamins don't require a prescription, but supplements do.

Explanation:

Vitamins and supplements don't require a prescription. They generally come in the form of a pill, powder or liquid.

1

A vitamin B1 deficiency may affect your mental health.

Explanation:

The brain uses vitamin B1 to help convert glucose into energy. A vitamin B1 deficiency can affect brain function, and has been associated with anxiety, depression, memory loss and insomnia.

2

You don't need to consult your physician or pharmacist before taking vitamins or supplements.

Explanation:

Some vitamins and supplements interact with prescription or over-the-counter medications. Others may not be safe to take if you have certain medical conditions. Consult your health care provider before starting a new vitamin or supplement.

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Supplements and vitamins are never substitutes for a balanced diet.

Explanation:

It's essential to get as many vitamins and nutrients as possible from healthy food sources. However, some people need to take supplements to fill in a gap in their diet. For example, a vegan may need to take vitamin B12, as it's only found naturally in foods from animal sources.

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Women over 50 and men over 70 need more calcium than younger people.

Explanation:

As we age, we lose more calcium than our body can absorb, which can weaken bones and lead to osteoporosis. Older adults often benefit from a calcium supplement to promote healthy bones.

Walking Exercise - Diabetes Exercise Program

Walking is a great form of aerobic exercise for overall health.

It is recommended to walk for at least 30 minutes, five times a week. You can either do it in one session or break it down into smaller intervals (for instance, three 10-minute walks). Ensure that you maintain a pace that allows you to converse but not sing or whistle. Take breaks when necessary. To intensify your walking routine, choose routes with both flat terrain and hills.

It's important to maintain a regular and consistent exercise routine, but the specific type and intensity of exercises needed will differ from person to person (2). Your doctor can provide guidance on what level of exercise is best for you and what is safe to do. For some men, having a trained clinical exercise physiologist can be a great motivator and help develop a cardio and strength training program that is both effective and sustainable to continue on your own. Often seeing a local family physician or a physiotherapist in conjunction with a registered dietitian and athletic therapist is a great option to take control of this condition. Smart Food Now and exercise is also optominal for overall health.

Before getting started, please check with your family physician to ensure this exercise is right for you. Presenter: Mr. Nick Pratap, Kinesiologist, Vancouver, BC

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