Use three examples of the environmental influences on physical activities and on diet and nutrition to explain the notion: "When it comes to fitness and wellness, we live in a 'toxic' environment."

What will be an ideal response?


Influences on physical environment: Most activities of daily living, which a few decades ago required movement or physical activity, now require almost no effort and negatively impact health, fitness, and body weight. Small movements that have been streamlined out of daily life quickly add up, especially when we consider these over 7 days a week and 52 weeks a year. Walking, jogging, and bicycle trails are too sparse in most cities, further discouraging physical activity. Modern-day architecture reinforces unhealthy behaviors.
Influences on diet and nutrition: The amount of daily food supply available in the United States is about 3,900 calories per person, before wastage. Many activities of daily living in today's culture are associated with eating. We now eat out more often than in the past, portion sizes are larger, and we have an endless variety of foods to choose from. We also snack more than ever before. Unhealthy food is relatively inexpensive and is sold in places where it was not available in the past.

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