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According to Diane and Smith (2005) 1. VITALITY - muscles are the basis for all
nutrition must go hand in hand when it actions. They increase in strength with
comes to fitness activity and deteriorate from lack of it. Unfit
A well balanced nutritious diet is muscles have less energy to perform the
essential to get the most out of physical same task, leading to a decrease in vitality.
activity since physical activity requires 2. POSTURE - a physical fit person is able
energy and energy comes from what a to maintain his general posture alignment
person takes in better than one with weak musculature. A
4 stages in pyramid: (THE FNRI FOOD good fitness program stresses the
PYRAMID) development of antigravity muscles.
Eat just enough: fats, oil and sugar 3. STRONG BACK - strong and well-
Eat moderately: Animal foods, developed lower back muscles can be an
dried beans and nuts aid to prevent lower back pain in later life
Eat more: vegetables and fruits 4. APPEARANCE - fitness is a factor in
Eat most: rice and other cereals, weight control. A combination of diet and
bread and root crops exercise is generally the best approach.
5. ORGANIC FITNESS - the efficiency and
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES capacity of the organic system.
According to WHO (2010). Physical 6. SOCIAL RELATIONS - physical fitness
inactivity is now identified as the fourth can be a factor in good peer relationship.
leading risk factor for global mortality 7. MENTAL HEALTH - a healthy body aids
WHO recommends physical activities in the development of full mental powers
ages to 18 to 65 years old that 8. RELAXATIONS - regular exercise
includes: contributes to the ability to relax and is a
Recreational factor in reducing tension
transportation (walking or cycling) 9. GENERAL HEALTH - fitness improves
occupational (work) general health and is essential for full
household chores vigorous living
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