Physical Intervention

Nutrition is the intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs. Good nutrition – an adequate, well balanced diet combined with regular physical activity – is a cornerstone of good health. Poor nutrition can lead to reduced immunity, increased susceptibility to disease, impaired physical and mental development, and reduced productivity.

An unhealthy diet is one of the major risk factors for a range of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and other conditions linked to obesity. Specific recommendations for a healthy diet include: eating more fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and grains; cutting down on salt, sugar and fats. It is also advisable to choose unsaturated fats, instead of saturated fats and towards the elimination of trans-fatty acids.

Resources:

• WHO

Exercise is a subcategory of physical activity that is planned, structured, repetitive, and aims to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness.

Resources:

• Chair Exercises and Limited Mobility Fitness
• How To: Exercises from Your Wheelchair
• 10 Adaptive Disability Fitness Equipment Recommendations
• NCHPAD
  • Exercise and Fitness
• 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans_ Chapter 7: Additional Considerations for Some Adults
• How to Start Walking

Rest means an instance or period of relaxing or ceasing to engage in strenuous or stressful activity.

Resource: How to Rest Intentionally