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Nutrition and Fitness

March 2008

Dear <%firstname%>,

Only about 35% of Canadians get enough regular physical activity. But it's easier than you may think. Read on for exercise and nutrition tips to stay active and fit.

Why exercise?

Studies show that only about 35% of Canadians get enough regular physical activity - 65% of people are not active enough to maintain their heart health. Regular physical activity can help you maintain a healthy body weight and reduce your risk of conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Exercise can help you:

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Physical activity ideas

There are more ways than you might think for you and your family to get enough physical activity to keep healthy. Here are a few ideas:

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Nutrition tips

Everybody knows that you need to eat the right things if you want to stay healthy and fit. But what are the "right things"? What does your body need in order to help you stay active?

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Specific foods

How much protein?
Despite what many active people think, protein from foods like meat, chicken, eggs, or fish is not an important source of fuel for exercise. While weight lifters and long-distance runners may need a little more protein than the recreational athlete, most of us will get more than enough protein from eating regular meals and a variety of foods.

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Inside This Issue:

Why exercise?

Physical activity ideas

Nutrition tips

Specific foods


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