(Fitness) Physical Activity And Good Nutrition - Essential Elements To Prevent Chronic Diseases And Obesity.pdf

AT A GLANCE
Physical Activity and Good Nutrition:
Essential Elements to
Prevent Chronic Diseases and Obesity
2002
CDC Funding for Physical Activity and Nutrition Programs
to Address Chronic Diseases and Obesity,
Fiscal Year 2001
Funded
States:
CA
CO
CT
FL
MA
MI
MT
NC
PA
RI
TX
WA
“At least one-third of all cancers are attributable to poor diet, physical inactivity, and overweight. Thus, if our
goal of reducing cancer incidence by 25% in the United States by 2015 is to be reached, cancer prevention efforts
must include strong programs for healthy eating and physical activity. Such programs will also help to reduce the
incidence of many other chronic diseases.”
Dileep G. Bal, MD, MS, MPH
Past President, American Cancer Society
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
CENTERS FOR DISEASE C1ONTROL AND PREVENTION
SAFER • HEALTHIER • PEOPLE™
The Importance of Physical Activity and Good Nutrition
Chronic diseases account for 7 of every 10 . deaths Despite the proven benefits of physical activity, more
and for more than 60% of medical care expenditures. than 60% of American adults do not get enough
In addition, the prolonged illness and disability physical activity to provide health benefits. More than
associated with many chronic diseases decrease quality 25% are not active at all in their leisure time. Activity
of life f