FREE ESSAY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION AND EXERCISE

THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION AND EXERCISE

The importance of Nutrition, and Exercise
Many students today ask why they are so tired all the time. It also seems that people in
college become stressed out either because of grades or because of work. All people need
to do is get the right amount of sleep, eating well, and exercise in order to feel better
about themselves and feel good in general. This is not a short process. Most experts say
that it takes about twelve weeks in order to see results. Nevertheless, it is guaranteed
that after that duration of time one will see a vast improvement in oneself. 
Sleep is something that most people take for granted. It is the one thing that people are
willing to compromise even more then food or money. It is estimated that 40 to 60 million
Americans are sleep deprived. Different people can get by with different amounts of
sleep. Some can survive the next day with only a few hours. Then there are others who
cannot be called after 9:00 because they need those good solid 10 hours. The average
person actually needs anywhere from between 7-9 hours a night. Why does one need sleep?
When human bodies do not get enough sleep, they tend to lose strength, the immune system
decreases, and there is an increase in blood pressure. As students, it can effect
concentration, memory, logical reasoning, and ability to do math. When going to bed it
should take about 15 to 20 minutes to fall asleep. If a half-hour has gone by and one
still is not asleep, one should get up and do something relaxing such as take a warm bath
or watch television. 
Another key aspect is nutrition. Nutrition is the main thing that keeps the body working.
Therefore, if one wants to keep the body working at a certain pace it needs to be fed.
However, one needs to know the right foods. Think of the body as a car. People drive cars
every day and some drive fast and some drive slow. Nevertheless, all cars need gas
eventually. Every car driver knows that the better quality of the gas the better the car
drives and performs. Bodies are the same way. For that reason, there is the nutrition
pyramid to tell us what our bodies need the most and the least of. It is important to
incorporate refined carbohydrates, proteins, vegetables, and fruit to ones diet everyday
to ensure that the body works. The body also needs some sugar and fat. Today, people
focus on "non-fat" foods. Sometimes these are not good for the body because in order to
make something natural fat-free you have to put in chemicals to alter the original make
up of the food. Chemicals are difficult for your body to digest therefore in a case, as
this it is best to go natural. Another reason that one needs to eat some fat and sugar is
because this is what the body burns when you exercise. 
Exercise is what "separates the boys from the men." In other words, this is the number
one thing that must be done to maintain a healthy body. First, one needs to know their
body and what their body can endure. That depends on age, weight, and current level of
fitness. The last factor determines how fast ones body burns fat. Second, be consistent
in your routine. Next, understand that different programs work for different people.
People tend to go by the fad when it comes to picking an exercise program. Do some
shopping around to see which exercise is not only fit for you but also is something that
you will enjoy. Aerobic exercise is an example. Aerobic exercise is exercise, which
essentially uses aerobic pathways to provide energy to the muscles involved. It is
sometimes called a "endurance exercise" which means that the heart rate is raised to 70
to 85% of your age predicted Maximum Heart Rate (MHR), and held at that point for a
uninterrupted 20 to 30 minutes. Another example is weight-bearing exercises. This
includes picking up weights that are a portion of your body weight. To remain in shape
one does not have to do a lot of it but one should do some. 
It is important in any type of exercising to avoid injury to the body by stretching
before exercising to wearing the correct clothing. Civilization tends to be aware of the
former but ignore the latter. When choosing the correct clothing for you take into
account: the fit, how much support it is giving for the exercise that is going to be
done, fabric (does it absorb moisture well), seams and stitching to avoid chaffing, and
mobility. After taking all, these into account one can be assured that they are well
prepared for the exercise routine.
In conclusion, all the factors mentioned above can lead to a better quality of life.
Sleep can help the body relax to deal with everyday pressure. People who eat a diet low
in refined carbohydrates, sugar and caffeine, and high in whole grains, has shown a
greater ability to cope with stress as in contrast to those who consume the opposite.
Exercise, as well, is a way to release stress and tension (i.e. running, kickboxing,
stair stepping, etc.). If one keeps all the factors in mind, a healthier happier life can
be achieved.