Diabetes prevention
… maintaining a normal body weight is difficult in today’s society. Over the past 50 years, our society has increased its reliance on high-calorie fast foods. Also, food serving sizes have increased dramatically. As caloric intake has increased, the average person is walking less and getting less exercise as part of his or her normal daily routine. In the U.S., such things as suburban living without sidewalks and the phenomenon of the couch potato have created a “built environment” that is conducive to obesity…
Most organizations that have issued recommendations for maintenance of good health suggest that everyone consume at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. All people should consume more whole grains and less processed food. It is also suggested that healthy adults do moderate to vigorous physical activity for at least 30 minutes, at least five times per week. Children should engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity for at least 60 minutes, five times per week. Moderate exercise can be simply walking at a brisk pace.
via Can early diabetes be controlled or completely stopped? – CNN.com.