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Aninder S

Body mass index, overweight or obese, self-reported, adult, by age group and sex - 0 views

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Health Canadians BMI

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  • 18 to 19 years 23.5 21.5 25.6 25.4 23
  • Males 28.9 23.5 32.3 30.0 28.0
  • Females 18.2 19.6 17.6 20.0 18.4
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  • 20 to 34 years 39.3 40.6 40.3 39.3 40.6
  • Males 47.8 50.0 47.9 46.8 48.3 Females 29.9 30.4 32.0 31.1 32.1
  • 35 to 44 years 50.8 51.2 51.8 52.8 52.7 Males 62.0 63.1 62.3 63.6 64.3 Females 38.8 39.2 40.9 41.4 40.3
    • Aninder S
      Aninder S on 06 Jan 12
       
      These numbers show that throughout the years on average the obesity rate in Canada has risen, not in all categories, but in the majority. I haven't posted all age groups, so just click on the link. These numbers also give the a legitimate reason as to why the government taxes so much on unhealthy (junk) food, whereas you don't get taxed on fruits and vegetables. If this system does work, then junk food will become more expensive than healthy food. Which is definitely a good thing. I think countries that don't impose such laws are seeing the most rise in obesity rates, take the US for an example. You can get a meal for $10 here at McDonald's, where in the states $10 could literally get you five meals. Also the states has no limit to coupons. You are allowed to use multiple coupons for one transaction for a single item, and get it totally free, in Canada one coupon per transaction. Finding coupons is not that difficult and you can virtually get things free in the states. Free and food always works with everyone, and it doesn't matter what the food may be.
Joti P

9 Foods for Fitness - 0 views

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foods fitness

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  • Taking the right foods will help you in attaining your target fitness and physique.
  • Coffee: Take a cup of coffee before you start to workout.
  • caffeine present in coffee blocks the pain-processing adenosine
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  • you will not stop your workout due to aches.
    • Joti P
      Joti P on 05 Jan 12
       
      While reading through different articles previously I have found that coffee before working out is something that is highly debated because of it's high caffeine content.
  • Whole wheat Pasta: Carbs are responsible for maintaining the muscle’s glycogen levels.
  • 3 very healthy elements in it namely bran, germ and endosperm
  • Salmon: Salmon is highly rich in omega-3s which helps in bringing down your oxygen demand when exercising.
  • Salmon is packed with various nutrients and has lots of other health benefits.
  • Spinach: This iron rich vegetable has the ability to convert protein into muscles.
  • its high amino acid glutamine content can increase growth hormone levels and levels of protein synthesis,
  • strengthens the immune system.
  • Probiotic Yogurt:
  • helps in improving your digestion.
  • Cherry Juice: Cherry juice reduces inflammation and oxidative stress.
  • Ginger:
  • Ginger which is an anti-inflammatory root reduces the muscles pain by 25% when consumed regularly.
  • Cornflakes: Having a cup of cornflakes with skimmed milk will replenish your energy after workout
  • . Beetroot: The perfect stamina booster
  • help you to continue your workout for 16% percent longer duration.
  • high nitrate content.
  • Joti P on 05 Jan 12
     
    I thought it would be a good website to analyze some specific food for question #1 
Wasif H

Bodybuilding.com - Sculpt A Six Pack In 400 Reps A Week. - 1 views

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muscle definition abs training tips protein six pack healthy body fitness lean

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  • When you think of bodybuilding and fitness in general what is the first thing to come to mind? For most people it is having the abs. The 6-pack is what all the guys visualize when it comes to losing fat or even building muscle. Having abs is supposed to be what attracts the ladies to those men who are among the gym's elite.
  • Hopefully now you will take ab training more seriously and as such, get on a good ab routine. Fortunately Bodybuilding.com has you covered with this plan that will help you develop the abdominals. This program includes performing 400 reps every week to ensure your abs are getting trained hard and proper. 400 reps may seem like a lot but it is going to take a lot of reps to blast the core the way it needs to be.
  • The 400 Rep Ab Workout Exercise 1 Rope Cable Crunch 5 sets of 20 reps 90 seconds rest between sets Exercise 2 Reverse Crunch 5 sets of 20 reps 90 seconds rest between sets Exercise 3 Seated Barbell Twist 5 sets of 40 reps 90 seconds rest between sets Exercise 4 Stomach Vacuum 3 sets of 20-60 sec reps 30 seconds rest between sets
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  • Conclusion This is not going to be an easy routine, but stay motivated and focused on each rep and you will get that six pack that will impress everyone at your gym and will keep that pants size down to a number you won't be ashamed of.
    • Wasif H
      Wasif H on 08 Jan 12
       
      I do this workout its difficult. At the gym I have seen others doing the same workout. It requires a lot of will power. 
Aninder S

When Too Much Exercise Becomes a Problem - 0 views

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Excessive Exercise

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  • But while a little exercise is a good thing, taking exercise to the extreme can cause serious health issues, even death.
  • When few adults exercise regularly, and many struggle to find just 20 minutes to dedicate to a workout, it may be hard to believe that some people place exercise at the center of their lives
  • Compulsive exercise is more than a desire to get in the ultimate shape or manage one's weight.
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  • Sufferers of exercise bulimia use excessive exercise to purge or compensate for eating binges or simply regular eating, often working out multiple times per day or for three or four hours at a time
  • Deep down, this disorder has more to do with control than it does the desire to fit into a smaller size of jeans
  • The scary thing about an addiction to exercise is that it creeps up gradually, usually among everyday people who start exercising, feel good afterward, revel in the calories they're burning, have a desire to get healthier or lose weight, and therefore start believing that more is better
  • Oftentimes, people who develop an exercise compulsion don't feel like there's anything wrong with what they do
  • Compulsive exercisers build their lives around working out and are genuinely distressed if they can't exercise as much as they feel they need to (or should be)
  • Exercise bulimia is similar, but involves eating binges. People who suffer from exercise bulimia often binge on food and then exercise obsessively to make up for it. Exercise becomes a way to control calories, justify eating, and punish oneself for eating too much or eating the "wrong" things.
  • In general, exercising for up to 60-90 minutes, most days of the week is reasonable and healthy for most people as long as recovery and downtime is built in.
  • Exercise is usually a good thing, but rest and recovery are very important, too
  • Excessive exercise can weaken the body and cause a host of problems, including: Fatigue Suppressed immune system Lack of menstruation (amenorrhea) in women due to a lack of body fat Reproductive problems Heart problems (such as muscle wasting and rhythm problems) Dehydration Arthritis Osteoporosis Stress fractures and sprains Kidney failure
  • Getting a Diagnosis
  • Compulsive exercise and exercise bulimia can affect both men and women of all ages, races, body types and weights.
  • A doctor may ask if the person is exercising and get the right answer (yes), never knowing the extent to which the patient is actually jeopardizing his or her health by taking exercise to the extreme
  • A physician may first suspect a problem if a woman stops menstruating due to a drop in body fat, which affects estrogen levels, but the condition may be virtually undetectable in men whose body fat levels can be much lower without creating any health problems.
  • Treatment Options
  • Studies have found that sufferers often come from families where food was used as a way of controlling behavior and battles surrounding food were common
  • Traditional treatments for exercise bulimia include support groups, cognitive behavior therapy, psychotherapy, and/or medication, such as anti-depressants.
Aninder S

Extra Sleep Improves Athletic Performance - 0 views

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Sleep Physical Activity

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  • Participants in this ongoing study were five healthy students on the Stanford University men’s and women’s swimming teams
  • For the first two weeks of the study, the students maintained their usual sleep-wake pattern
  • The athletes then extended their sleep to 10 hours per day for six to seven weeks.
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  • Athletic performance was assessed after each regularly scheduled swim practice. After obtaining extra sleep, athletes swam a 15-meter meter sprint 0.51 seconds faster, reacted 0.15 seconds quicker off the blocks, improved turn time by 0.10 seconds and increased kick strokes by 5.0 kicks.
  • The study also monitored daytime sleepiness and weekly changes in mood
  •  Daytime sleepiness decreased significantly with extra sleep, while mood improvements related to getting extra sleep included higher ratings of vigor and lower ratings of fatigue.
  • Typically, many athletes accumulate a large sleep debt by not obtaining their individual sleep requirement each night, which can have detrimental effects on cognitive function, mood, and reaction time
  • These negative effects can be minimized or eliminated by prioritizing sleep in general and, more specifically, obtaining extra sleep to reduce one’s sleep debt.”
  • Mah and colleagues reported similar results in a previous study of six players on the Stanford men’s basketball team
  • also has worked with the football, tennis, golf, cross country, and track and field teams at Stanford.
  • It is interesting to note that many of the athletes in the various sports I have worked with, including the swimmers in this study
  • Make sleep a part of your regular training regimen.
  • Extend nightly sleep for several weeks to reduce your sleep debt before competition.
  • Maintain a low sleep debt by obtaining a sufficient amount of nightly sleep (seven to eight hours for adults, nine or more hours for teens and young adults).
  • Keep a regular sleep-wake schedule, going to bed and waking up at the same times every day.
  • Take brief naps to obtain additional sleep during the day, especially if drowsy.
Aninder S

The Importance of Sl - 0 views

The Importance of Sleep: We all know that sleep is a key component to a healthy living style and we all need to sleep for a minimum of 7 to 8 hours. However, so many of us deprive ourselves of sle...

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Aninder S

McDonald's Marketing Strategy - 0 views

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McDonalds Marketing Strategy

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  • "everyday affordability" message that drives customers to McDonald's restaurants
  • integrated campaigns centered around such initiatives as the Olympics, the Kung Fu Panda film and fresh "I'm Lovin' it" ads
  • We are always looking to tomorrow and how do we get better?"  This type of thinking and marketing philosophy has always kept the fast-food giant in the black.
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  • Each and every day, 47 million consumers worldwide visit McDonald's because they know and love the Golden Arches, Ronald McDonald and Big Mac sandwiches.
    • Aninder S
      Aninder S on 04 Jan 12
       
      It's hard to avoid such a tempting restaurant with so many costumers, open 24 hours a day, affordable food, and added chemicals that make the food tasting delicious and making you want to come back. My sister herself works at McDonalds and finds it quite difficult to resist the temptation of BigMac and fries. Yes McDonald's does provide jobs for many young people like her, but McDonald's does not teach the benefits of healthy living. 
Aninder S

t's hard to avoid su - 0 views

t's hard to avoid such a tempting restaurant with so many costumers, open 24 hours a day, affordable food, and added chemicals that make the food tasting delicious and making you want to come back....

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Aninder S

The Body Blog: Quick and Efficient Exercises : CollegeCandy - 0 views

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Quick Efficient Exercises

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  • There are certain exercises and combinations of exercises that burn calories faster than others. If you only have 30 minutes to work out, walking on a treadmill is probably not the best way to burn off that box of cookies from last nigh
  • which exercises are the quickest calorie burners and the fastest routes to a healthy and fit body?
  • 1. Running
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  • 2. Rowing
  • 3. Swimming
  • Not only do these three exercises burn the most calories in 30 minutes (avg. 300 for a 145 pound person), but they also build muscle and tone your entire body
  • Walking, biking and even using the elliptical trainer will not work your body as hard or as well, because those exercises target your lower body and leave your upper body hanging out and doin’ nothing.
  • If you don’t even have 30 minutes in your action-packed schedule to get to the gym, try jumping rope
  • but 10 minutes of jumping rope can burn up to 200 calories
  • It is really easy to find excuses not to work out, but try and squeeze these exercises into your day. You’ll feel better, look better, and give yourself a much needed break from catching up on all the reading you’re somehow already behind on even though it’s only the first day of class.
Paul McCarlie

How Much Exercise Do You Need - Exercise Guidelines for Healthy Adults 2007 - 0 views

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exercise

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    • Paul McCarlie
      Paul McCarlie on 06 Jan 12
       
      A good, easy to understand site, maybe a little subjective at times. But it's professionally written and a great guide to keeping fit
  • Or - Vigorous Aerobic Activity for 20 Minutes on 3 Days Each Week
  • What Does Moderate Feel Like? A moderate level of activity noticeably increases your heart rate and breathing rate. You may sweat, but you are still able to carry on a conversation. Kinds of Exercise: Brisk walking, easy jogging, treadmilling, elliptical trainer, bike riding, swimming, dancing.
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  • Moderate Aerobic Exercise for 30 Minutes a Day, 5 Days a Week
  • What Does Vigorous Aerobic Exercise Feel Like? You are breathing rapidly and only able to speak in short phrases. Your heart rate is substantially increased and you are likely to be sweating.
  • More Is Better These guidelines are the minimum for maintaining good health. If you workout for longer or more often, you further improve your fitness and reduce your risk of chronic disease and weight gain.
  • Paul McCarlie on 06 Jan 12
     
    talks about different types of exercise and how much you should be doing
Paul McCarlie

Exercise and Nutrition Tips - 0 views

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health and fitness exercise tips exercise and nutrition nutrition tips Fitness Tips healthy eating exercise and nutrition articles Exercise and Nutrition Tips

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  • The most effective way for fat loss is increasing your metabolism.
  • Weight training and aerobic activities and taken in enough nutritious calories each day for energy all while having enough protein to maintain muscle mass, which in turn will lead to fat loss
  • It is important to focus on fat loss and not just weight loss.
  • Paul McCarlie on 06 Jan 12
     
    Good article that gives some insight into the specifics of weight loss
Joti P

Staying Motivated to Exercise | Keeper of the Home - 0 views

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exercise healthy body fitness

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  • How can we stay motivated when life gets busy?
  • Get a big enough WHY
  • Having a strong reason for doing what we do, helps us get through the times when we don’t feel like doing whatever that thing is.
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  • The same is true for exercise. Just working out because you think you should, won’t keep you going for long. Think about why it is important.
  • Whatever your reason for exercising, keep it in mind.
  • Communicate it to a friend.
  • Write it in a journal.
  • certainly worth the brief discomfort you may feel during your workout!
  • Set small goals and challenges
  • Since my goal was clear and could be achieved quickly, I was able to see it through.
  • it is fun to challenge yourself to do something new.
  • Along the same lines, it is nice to do a particular type of workout for a set amount of time. I like to do six or twelve week plans.
  • Vary your workouts.
  • It is also helpful to vary the type of exercise you do throughout the week
  • Remember: Find an exercise you enjoy.
  • Find something you enjoy and you will have the workout battle much less often.
  • Be consistent.
  • easier to exercise on a regular basis than haphazardly.
  • When you are consistent the body adapts and changes.
  • workout becomes less tiring and more enjoyable.
  • Don’t rely on motivation.
  • important not to fall into the motivation trap. We must be aware of the fact that we will not be motivated every day.
  • remember our why and choose to workout even when we really don’t feel like it.
  • encourage you to carve out a little time each day to really get moving.
  • Just find something you can do consistently and before long you’ll be feeling good!
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    (.org) site and has some relible information for question # 9 
Joti P

How Can I Get Motivated to Exercise? - 0 views

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exercise healthy fitness

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  • Motivation is key to maintaining a regular exercise schedule — yes, schedule.
  • Exercise can be fun and entertaining, but if you're not keeping a schedule, chances are you aren't doing it consistently enough.
  • Other than keeping that precious workout appointment, the best motivator is having fun.
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  • Exercising doesn't have to be a drag.
    • Joti P
      Joti P on 06 Jan 12
       
      I have found this site to be very useful throughout this assignment! 
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    Answers question 9
Joti P

Weight Training for Teens | Pure Matters - 0 views

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weight training teens

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  • Weight Training for Teens
  • Teens who work out with weights, as well as exercise aerobically, reduce by half their risk for sports injuries.
  • Weight training also helps improve sports performance
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  • boosts bone density and strengthens tendons,
  • Weight training vs. body building
  • Weight training focuses on improving musculoskeletal strength and total fitness
  • Fitness, not superhero
  • Middle- and high-school students should train to increase their strength and improve their physical fitness
  • good teen weight-training program focuses on toning muscles with lighter weights and a high number of repetitions.
  • Be responsible
  • Teens should be supervised at all times while strength training, and should always use safe equipment.
  • Start slowly
  • should begin slowly and increase gradually.
  • shouldn't be increased too soon or by too much.
  • emphasize proper technique
  • Two to three sessions a week on alternating days should be enough to strengthen and tone muscles.
  • Size matters
  • "Programs for teens often rely on free weights, such as dumbbells and barbells; rubber tubing; and calisthenics, such as abdominal curls."
  • Focus on the individual
  • should be individually designed for each adolescent
  • Make it fun
  • should be noncompetitive and fun
  • Stay active
  • Conditioning exercises should be part of an active lifestyle that includes plenty of other physical activity.
  • should feel comfortable with the weight-training program and look forward to it.
  • "Participating in a wide variety of physical activities helps teens stay balanced, trim and physically healthy."
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    Good page to read up on muscle training for teens 
Joti P

How to Stay Motivated to Exercise | eHow.com - 0 views

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motivation healthy body

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  • Determine an attainable goal such as exercising twice on weekdays
  • Create rewards for achieving your goal.
  • reward can be a massage, a new workout outfit, a new CD, a session with a personal trainer, or a new piece of sports equipment - whatever you really want.
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  • Partner with a friend,
  • Subscribe to a fitness magazine or online fitness newsletter.
  • Create a competition with co-workers or friends.
  • Change into your workout clothes. Sometimes, it's just a matter of getting dressed that causes the biggest barrier.
  • Exercise burns calories, increases energy, and improves your health - even in small doses.
  • Try a new sport or class.
  • Make a commitment to your dog to go for a long walk at least twice each week.
  • Look for ways to incorporate activity into your day
  • Sign up for a race and send in the entry fee
  • Join a gym
  • For some, paying for a membership increases the likelihood of compliance
    • Joti P
      Joti P on 06 Jan 12
       
      Again, alot of this information has been repeated from previous sites.
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    Question # 9
Joti P

Helping Teenagers With Stress | American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - 0 views

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Teens general health healthy body

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  • Some sources of stress for teens might include: school demands and frustrations negative thoughts and feelings about themselves changes in their bodies problems with friends and/or peers at school unsafe living environment/neighborhood separation or divorce of parents chronic illness or severe problems in the family death of a loved one moving or changing schools taking on too many activities or having too high expectations family financial problems
  • can lead to anxiety, withdrawal, aggression, physical illness, or poor coping skills such as drug and/or alcohol use.
  • Teens can decrease stress with the following behaviors and techniques:
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  • Exercise and eat regularly
  • Avoid excess caffeine
  • Learn relaxation exercises
  • Learn practical coping skills
  • Decrease negative self talk:
  • Learn to feel good about doing a competent or "good enough” job
  • Take a break from stressful situations.
  • Build a network of friends who help you cope in a positive way
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    Good website to trust (.org). Helps with some insight on question 7.
Joti P

7 Most Effective Exercises - 0 views

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healthy body exercises

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  • 1. Walking
  • do anywhere,
  • 2. Interval training
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  • Whether you're a beginner or an exercise veteran, a walker or an aerobic dancer, adding interval training to your cardiovascular workout will boost your fitness level
  • 3. Squats
  • Strength training is essential, the experts say. "The more muscular fitness you have," says Cotton, "the greater the capacity you have to burn calories."
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    Good examples on some other exercises to do at the gym.
Gurkirat S

Should I be having protein bars, after I workout? - 1 views

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protein bars after workout

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  • Gurkirat S on 09 Jan 12
     
    There are good protein bars for you and bad protein bars. To distinguish the difference, good protein bars would contain things like less sugar and have high carbohyrdrates and proteins. But something that is even better than protein bars, is protein shakes because shakes are digested faster by your body than solid food. Also you have more control over the protein shake than a bar, due to the fact, you can make your protein shake from scratch and know what's being put into it. Only good thing about protein bars is that they are convienent when you don't have time to whip up a protein shake. Another way is you don't need to have protein bars nor shakes, you can simply take natural alternatives like nuts, which are high in protein, healthy and convienent too.
Anita B

Omega 3 Fat - Health Benefits of Eating Omega 3 Fat - 1 views

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omega fat health benefits exercise

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  • Why is Omega-3 Good? Omega-3 is often referred to as one a healthy fat.
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