Summary of the Surgeon General's Report addressing physical activity and health

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The Surgeon General promotes the benefits of physical activity for people of all ages. Released in 1996, the report emphasizes the need for research in the areas of heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus. Exercise translates into health benefits for the prevention and treatment of numerous conditions, such as cancer, obesity, and mental health. Special focus on physical education for all school-aged children will counteract the trend towards a lack of exercise during high school.

Usage, Reports, School sports, United States. Public Health Service

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Carbohydrates and exercise performance

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Carbohydrates eaten prior to and during exercise performance may be particularly effective for short, intense types of exercise by delaying rather than preventing muscle fatigue. Eating carbohydrates results in large amounts of glycogens in the muscle structure, producing better endurance, better performance and less fatigue. Low-carbohydrate diets, on the other hand, may cause an adaptive response or improved performance in the short term.

Physiological aspects, Endurance sports, High-carbohydrate diet, High carbohydrate diet

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Peak bone mass and physical activity: a short review

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Increasing the peak bone mass that is usually attained in late adolescence might reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life. Although the performance of certain physical activities has been shown to increase bone mass during adolescence, it not known whether it is linked to decreased risk of osteoporosis. Physical activity is nevertheless an important factor in building and maintaining strong bones.

Bones, Prevention, Bone density, Osteoporosis

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