Staying Healthy with O.I. Pediatric Nutrition

Getting Active
‣ Benefits of increased physical activity
• Improved functioning of cardiovascular system
• Improved strength and physical work capacity (N.B. lungs)
• Enhanced mobility and balance (less falls - less fractures)
• Decreased risk for coronary artery disease (CAD)
• Lower LDL and triglycerides
• Higher HDL
• Lower blood pressure
• Reduced stress / improved quality of life and self-esteem
• Reduced weight
• Reduced insulin resistance / increased insulin sensitivity
• Reduced hyperinsulinemia (proposed risk factor for
atherosclerosis)
• Enhanced fibrinolysis / less risk of clotting
• Higher lean muscle: body fat ratio (burns more calories at rest)