Exercise and good nutrition: road-maps towards aging gracefully among growing adults in Nigeria
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Date
2016
Authors
Fasoranti, A.J.
Ajibola, G.S.
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Journal of Nigeria Association of Sports Science & Medicine
Abstract
aging is a process which commences at birth, and continues through infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood to death. it is continuos wearing awayand repair or replacement of body tissues to a stage where tear of the body no longer responds to changes. the purpose of this paper is to examine the role of exercise and nutrition towards aging gracefully among growing adults in Nigeria. it was discussed under the following subheadings: typical changes in aging, successful aging strategies, physiological aspects of aging, effects of exercise and nutrition on aging, exercise precaution and nutrition needed for successful aging. the paper therefore concluded that aging is inevitable but can be slowed down with adequate exercise and good nutrition. it therefore recommended that adequate, planned exercise should be inculcated in one's daily activity so as to age gracefully
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Staff publications
Keywords
exercise , nutrition , road maps , aging gracefully , growing adults , Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education
Citation
Fasoranti, A.J. & Ajibola, G.S. (2016). Exercise and Food Nutrition: Roadmaps Toward Aging Gracefully Among Growing Adults in Nigeria. Journal of Nigeria Association of Sports Science & Medicine. Vol. XVII, 192-199.