Doctors diagnosed Santa Claus

Should everyone's favorite fat Santa Claus lose weight in terms of doctors? It turns out he did not have to worry about excess weight as it is such an active life.

This time of year Santa Claus   often criticized for his baggy figure showing clear signs overweight . When it comes up with a good wizard only about a hundred years ago, excess weight   He was not considered a bad thing. In contrast, fat people were presented with good people and even radiant. Santa Claus   He has since become a favorite of children, and some time ago, someone noticed that the children are, in fact, take the example of not very healthy person.

"Will our world a better place with a thin Santa Claus? - Says Professor of healthy nutrition from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Beth Kitchin. - Studies show that the level of physical activity is also an important indicator of health, in addition to the weight. Therefore, a few extra kilograms at Santa's not is something unacceptable, as he leads such an active life. "

However, according to experts, need to be Santa and other indicators, in addition to the level of fitness and weight loads. First of all, this is a normal blood pressure, blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol and triglycerides. Professor Kitchin says that there is evidence that older people better have a certain amount of excess weight. And if they walk on foot at least half an hour a day, then everything will be okay.

It is also necessary to carefully follow the diet, drink milk with a fat content of less than 1%, as the drink rich in protein and calcium, adhere to the Mediterranean diet, do not forget about the fruits and vegetables. And then Santa Claus for a long time will delight kids good health. (READ MORE)

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