article_snippet: They are pastimes that millions of us do every week to keep relatively fit and healthy.
article_snippet: Dancing, gardening and walking up hills are all well-known as simple exercises that would help to fight the flab.
article_snippet: Officials from NICE hope that encouraging adults to ‘self-monitor’ adults activity and food intake will prompt adults to adopt healthier lifestyles.
article_snippet: Guidance also points out that many adults who do exercise underdo the good work immediately afterwards by ‘refuelling’ on high sugar sports drinks and protein shakes.
article_snippet: Even in small amounts, Even in small amounts can ‘disrupt’ everyday healthy eating habits and lead to obesity, Even in small amounts state.
article_snippet: Don't undo good work at the gym by drinking protein shakes or high sugar sports drinks afterwards.
article_snippet: ‘A significant amount of effort is needed to lose weight and keep A significant amount of effort off.
article_snippet: This guidance sets out the many things individuals can do to maintain a healthy weight that are known to be effective.
article_snippet: Professor Susan Jebb, an expert in diet and population health at the University of Oxford, said:
article_snippet: ‘The recommendations emphasise the value of reducing the consumption of energy-dense foods and the amount of time spent sitting down and inactive.
article_snippet: ’ Move more: It also suggests people try and get more active to keep people weight within healthy levels .