The importance of nutrition and exercise in the management of chronic diseases: a critical analysis

Engaging in appropriate nutrition and physical exercise are two key factors in the prevention and management of various chronic diseases. Some of these diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and fibromyalgia, result in high mortality rates and high healthcare costs. The mechanisms of action and the opti...

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Published in:Cultura, ciencia y deporte ciencia y deporte, 2023-09, Vol.18 (57)
Main Author: Quero-Calero, Carmen Daniela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cancer therapies
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic illnesses
Clinical outcomes
Clinical trials
Diabetes
Diet
Disease prevention
Environmental research
Exercise
Fibromyalgia
Glucose
Health care
Insulin resistance
Muscle strength
Musculoskeletal system
Nutrition research
Pain
Physical fitness
Quality of life
Sports training
Strength training
Systematic review
Veganism
Vegetarianism
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Summary:Engaging in appropriate nutrition and physical exercise are two key factors in the prevention and management of various chronic diseases. Some of these diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and fibromyalgia, result in high mortality rates and high healthcare costs. The mechanisms of action and the optimal prescription of diet and exercise needed to obtain benefits remain elusive. A lot of information is available regarding the extensive benefits provided by these two aspects, however, current lifestyles (characterized by high levels of stress, easy access to ultra-processed food and new advances in technology) mean that it is a constant struggle to opt to lead a healthy life as this is often contrary to a social and busy life. In addition, individuals suffering from these types of diseases are reluctant to follow an exercise program because they deem it to be counterproductive for the improvement of their symptoms. For this reason, this critical view serves as a call to give more importance to nutrition and physical activity management in the fight against various chronic diseases.
ISSN:1696-5043
DOI:10.12800/ccd.v18i57.2064