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Through lifestyle choices, more than 50 percent of cancers and diseases can be avoidable (Cohen, 2013).

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A diet with fresh foods and variety of colors, protects the body from diseases including cancer and obesity. Exercise also protects the body from diseases and obesity.

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“Early education may directly impact what children consume and how active they are, as well as help them develop a foundation of healthy habits for life” (CDC, 2015).

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“Improper nutrition also accounts for approximately 71 billion dollars in yearly medical costs, according to the United States Department of Agriculture” (Paula, n.d.).

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“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 35.7 percent of adults and 17 percent of children are obese” (Paula, n.d.).

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“Eating a healthy, balanced diet is especially important for young children’s development; it also helps older people to have healthier and more active lives” (WHO, 2016).

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Being healthy involves having a balanced diet made up of whole foods (not processed) and being physically active. This does not mean depriving the body of cravings. So have that cookie!

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“The American Cancer Society and the American Institute for Cancer Research both estimate that more than 30 percent of cancer can be prevented through healthy diet, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight” (Cohen, 2013).

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To reverse obesity rates, healthcare communities, and schools should put more emphasis on healthier food choices and physical activity in the direction of preventative medicine.

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An unhealthy lifestyle of not incorporating nourishing foods and physical activity into a daily routine is the cause of obesity along with other diseases, cancers, and nutritional deficiencies.

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A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
(WHO, 2016)