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When you hear the word "exercise" what thoughts come to your mind? When I asked a handful of people this question, these were some of the answers I received: hard, tortuous, boring, repetitive, energizing, sweaty. Clearly exercise does not have such a positive connotation in the mind of many (or maybe it's just the small sample of people I asked!). So is it any surprise that less than five percent of adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity per day, and only one in three children are physically active? Sadly, exercise is dwindling in our country at a time when we need it more than ever - when one-third of all children and two-thirds of all adults are overweight or obese. That's why I am especially excited about New York City's new bike share program - what a great way to get people interested in exercise! New York isn't the only city to operate a bike share system - it's been happening all over the world in London, Paris, Boston, and Australia, none of which rank among the highest obesity rates. Increasing physical activity is not the main purpose behind the bike share program - instead it's to provide New Yorkers and visitors with another mode of transportation to get around the city besides sardine-filled subways and crowded buses. However, one has to think that the availability of bicycles to get around the city will lead to some weight loss and an overall healthier city. Obesity in our country is multi-factorial, but at the end of the day, the balance of calories in versus calories out is the primary equation responsible for weight gain, loss, or maintenance. Some believe the fight on obesity can be won with taxes and bans on certain foods and beverages. But instead of looking at specific ingredients as the enemy, we should encourage people to lead healthier lifestyles by fighting obesity in positive ways like bike shares, wider sidewalks, safer parks, and reinstating PE in schools. As a registered dietitian and nutritionist, I recognize food plays an enormous role in this calorie balance equation, but rather than referring to foods as 'good' and 'bad,' I teach my clients the three main principles of a healthy diet: variety, balance, and moderation. This last principle is especially important, as portion sizes have continued to increase over the past few years. In my work as a dietitian, I consult with various companies in the food and beverage industry, including The Coca-Cola Company, and I see the efforts these corporations are making to improve their products and offer healthier low- and no-calorie options to people who want more to eat and drink than fruits, vegetables, and water. Whether it's a single-serve 100-calorie bag of chips or a 7.5-ounce mini can of soda, your favorite foods can still be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet, especially when combined with physical activity. So kudos to those who have brought this new form of exercise to our city. Just don't think of it as exercise, otherwise you may be deterred from getting on the bike! Jessica Fishman Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN is a registered dietitian nutritionist and the founder of Nutritioulicious, a nutrition consulting business in the New York area. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and consults for several food and beverage companies including the Coca-Cola Company, Centrum, Cabot Creamery, and the Corn Refiners Association. |
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