I have to create a top ten list of positive aspects of my food consumption and exercise and their physiological benefits.

 

Im havin trouble with determining wts most important and wats least. Like do minerals like calcium, zinc cum first or do vitamins cum first. And which minerals are most important. And is exercising like soccer running basketball more important than ne of these and wt important benefits do they provide like improving cardiovascular fitness?

 

ANd the same on the negative side, which things wd b most hurtful to me?

 

Thx

Water is probably the most important commodity. I'm stuck - I don't think it can be called a "food" or a "nutrient", however a person can go longer without food or vitamins of any kind than they can without water.

 

As far as exercise goes - my vote is for walking. I walk about 4 miles almost every day. If you keep up a brisk pace, it's great cardiovascular exercise, and it won't damage your joints like other sports will. Best of all, you can continue to do it into old age - especially if you start a walking program when you are young. You can walk almost anywhere, in almost any kind of weather, and you don't have to buy a lot of expensive gear - just a really great pair of walking shoes.