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Хранене и спорт – основа на здравословния начин на живот
Nutrition and sports – the basis of a healthy lifestyle

Author(s): Milena Ignatova, Ekaterina Tosheva
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Sports Studies
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: Aerobics; calanetics; fitness; healthy eating; bad habits; female students
Summary/Abstract: Sport, a healthy lifestyle and the fight against bad habits are inseparably linked. A healthy diet combined with appropriate physical activity is considered the safest and most reliable way to reduce the risk of a number of diseases in the long term, achieve and maintain an optimal weight and a beautiful appearance. The aim of the present study is to examine the attitude of female students of UNWE towards a healthy lifestyle and their knowledge about bad habits and their prevention. For the implementation of the study, we used a survey method among female students of UNWE, 1st and 2nd year, who chose aerobics, fitness or calanetics as a sport. The analysis of the results shows that more than 90% of the surveyed girls know that playing sports has a positive effect on their health and 254 lifestyle. As a result of the study, we can summarize that the increased physical activity positively affects the health and lifestyle of the study subjects.