| Diet refers to the intake of food and nourishment for | | | | diets are also popular with weight loss enthusiasts. |
| the growth and maintenance of the body. Dieticians or | | | | However, doctors and medical practitioners indicate |
| nutritionists consider a diet as a balanced meal that | | | | that weight loss can be maintained only if the person |
| contains appropriate portions of all nutrients. A good | | | | has sufficient exercise. |
| diet helps a person to maintain good health. Fitness is | | | | Increase in physical activity is of prime importance in |
| the overall well being of the body. Diet is a therefore | | | | any fitness program. If work schedules and lifestyle do |
| an important part of fitness. | | | | not permit it, it is advisable to visit a fitness center at |
| A good diet is one of the means to fitness and in turn, | | | | least thrice a week. Exercise helps the body to |
| good health. Fitness programs include a combination of | | | | increase immunity levels. It also increases stamina for a |
| exercises and a balanced diet. Both these aspects go | | | | more active life. For people suffering from chronic |
| hand-in-hand and hence, fitness cannot be achieved by | | | | diseases such as arthritis, physical mobility is a must. |
| following only one of them. | | | | Exercises help them minimize disability due to such |
| A fitness program that is beneficial on a long-term | | | | disease. |
| basis always incorporates diet suggestions. Research | | | | Fitness programs that combine physical activity with |
| has proved that by following a diet, the food a person | | | | diet are more advantageous for a lasting effect on |
| ingests is burnt up only through exercise. With recent | | | | health. These fitness programs have in house |
| studies showing that most people lead an inactive life, | | | | nutritionists, doctors and psychologist to help |
| fitness programs that include stretching and aerobic | | | | participants at each step. These fitness programs not |
| exercises can help the body keep its mobility. | | | | only help in weight loss but also promote a healthier |
| Programs that lay emphasis on weight loss also | | | | lifestyle. |
| suggest routine workouts for faster results. "Low carb" | | | | |