The prevalence of obesity, defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) C30 kg/m2, reaches epidemic proportions. It is not only a risk factor for health problems, but also exacerbates illness progression. Consequently, the number of obese patients on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has increased enormously. Caring …

Regular physical activity is considered to be an important component of a healthy lifestyle that decreases the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension, colon and breast cancer, obesity and other debilitating conditions. Physical activity can also improve functional capacity …

Factoren die mensen met overgewicht belemmeren om met een fysiek trainingsprogramma te beginnen Achtergrond: Bij overgewicht heeft lichaamsbeweging (bijvoorbeeld sportbeoefening) gunstige effecten op het behoud van gewicht(svermindering) en op verschillende aan overgewicht gerelateerde aandoeningen, …