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Tshwane University <strong>of</strong> Technology, South Africa<br />

The benefits <strong>of</strong> regular exercise and good nutrition are popular topics <strong>of</strong> conversation today. The<br />

importance <strong>of</strong> exercise and nutrition in the prevention <strong>of</strong> illness and enhancement <strong>of</strong> health has<br />

brought to the fore the need for a review <strong>of</strong> the scientific literature on the benefits associated with<br />

types <strong>of</strong> physical activity. Using multimodal perspective, suggestions for educators, health care<br />

workers to use in counselling people toward increasing vegetable and fruit intake and<br />

incorporating proper nutrition and regular exercise are presented.<br />

4028.124 The relationship between the elderly’s physical exercise and life satisfaction,<br />

Chengmou Liang 1 , Gaoxia Wei 1 , Youfa Li 2 , 1 Beijing Sport University, China; 2 Ningbo<br />

University, China<br />

Introduction: This paper was to analyze the relationship between physical exercise and life<br />

satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the elderly. Methods: by using LISA, a sample <strong>of</strong> 1018 people with mean age above<br />

60 took part in the investigation. Results: it showed 13.49+2.75 (x+s) <strong>of</strong> LSIA scores. Four main<br />

factors influencing LISA were: satisfied with the present financial situation, good self-image <strong>of</strong><br />

health, family harmony and physical exercise. There were significant differences between sports<br />

group and non-sports group in LSIA (p

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