A healthy and balanced diet accompanied by regular physical exercise is key to the prevention of many chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, vascular problems, some types of cancer, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and some anomalies related to mental health.
There is a close relationship between physical activity, healthy eating and life expectancy. Following these behavioural guidelines will yield wellbeing and health, resulting in better quality of life.
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